Occurrence Details
On February 16, 2023, WestJet Airlines Ltd. flight WJA1447, a Boeing 737-7CT (registration C-GWCN, serial number 34157), was scheduled from Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS), Nevada, United States, to Edmonton International Airport (CYEG), Alberta, Canada. The aircraft carried 5 crew members and 109 passengers. At approximately 1825 Pacific Standard Time, during takeoff from Runway 01R, the aircraft was aligned with the right edge of the runway. Its right nosewheel contacted eight runway edge lights. The flight crew did not notice the misalignment or the contact.
Damage
After landing uneventfully at CYEG, the next day WestJet maintenance discovered minor damage to the right tire on the nose landing gear. Both nosewheel tires were replaced before the aircraft was returned to service. The airport operator at KLAS discovered the damage to the runway edge lights 32 hours after the occurrence and notified WestJet of the damage 8 days after the occurrence. No passengers or crew members were injured.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 3 investigation into this occurrence. Class 3 investigations analyze a small number of safety issues and may result in recommendations.