Occurrence
On May 14, 2014, Air Canada Rouge Flight AC1804, an Airbus A319 (registration C-FZUG, serial number 697), departed Toronto Pearson International Airport for Montego Bay, Jamaica, under instrument flight rules. The aircraft carried 131 passengers and 6 crew members.
The flight crew was cleared for a non-precision approach to Runway 07 in visual meteorological conditions. During the approach, the aircraft became unstable. At 1429 Eastern Daylight Time, the aircraft touched down hard, exceeding the design criteria of the landing gear.
Findings
There was no structural damage to the aircraft, and no injuries to passengers or crew were reported.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducted a class 3 investigation into the occurrence. Class 3 investigations analyze a small number of safety issues and may result in recommendations. The investigation determined that the unstable approach led to the hard landing.