Occurrence
On 9 November 2017, a Bombardier DHC-8-402 aircraft, operated by Jazz Aviation LP as flight JZA7977, was conducting a scheduled passenger flight from Montréal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Quebec, to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Ontario. The aircraft carried 4 crew members and 52 passengers. While landing at Toronto in gusty wind conditions, the aircraft bounced and touched back down firmly on the runway. Subsequently, the flight data recorder caution light illuminated. The aircraft then taxied to the gate as normal.
Aftermath
After the landing, the flight crew conducted a visual inspection of the aircraft and detected no abnormalities. It was decided that a hard landing maintenance inspection was not required. Later, after the departure on the return flight to Montreal, the flight crew requested that the aircraft be inspected on arrival due to the hard landing. Maintenance personnel subsequently discovered airframe damage to the aft right fuselage and the right main landing gear. No injuries or pollution were reported.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducted a class 4 investigation, which is limited in scope and does not include findings or recommendations. The aircraft manufacturer undertook a damage assessment and developed a repair plan for the aircraft to return it to service. The investigation report was released on 9 July 2018.