No fatalities

WestJet Flight 798 Runway Deviation at Halifax

Halifax International Airport, Nova Scotia, CA

On December 25, 2005, a Boeing 737-700 C-GWJF operated by WestJet Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Halifax International Airport, Nova Scotia, CA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-700 C-GWJF
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A WestJet Boeing 737-700 (C-GWJF) deviated from the runway centerline during a low-visibility landing at Halifax, causing left wing contact with the pavement. No injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 25 December 2005, WestJet Airlines Flight 798, a Boeing 737-700 with registration C-GWJF and serial number 32766, was operating a scheduled passenger service from Toronto, Ontario, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The aircraft carried 132 passengers and 6 crew members. During the final approach to Runway 14 in low-visibility conditions, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline, resulting in the left wing striking the runway surface. No passengers or crew members were injured, and the aircraft subsequently taxied to the terminal under its own power. The incident occurred at 1924 Atlantic standard time during the hours of darkness.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Dec 2005 Boeing 737-700 C-GWJF accident near Halifax International Airport, Nova Scotia, CA?

A WestJet Boeing 737-700 (C-GWJF) deviated from the runway centerline during a low-visibility landing at Halifax, causing left wing contact with the pavement. No injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Dec 2005 Boeing 737-700 C-GWJF accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Dec 2005 involved a Boeing 737-700 C-GWJF, operated by WestJet Airlines, at Halifax International Airport, Nova Scotia, CA.