$18M proposed settlement reached in 2015 Air Canada crash landing in Halifax

A proposed $18 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of passengers of Air Canada Flight 624, which crash-landed in Halifax in 2015, injuring 25 people. The flight, arriving during a blizzard on March 29, 2015, struck power lines and an antenna array before skidding along the runway. A 45-day trial against Air Canada, NAV Canada, the Halifax International Airport Authority, Airbus, and the Attorney General of Canada has been avoided thanks to this mediated settlement.

Passengers experienced significant trauma, with some diagnosed with PTSD, and endured a 50-minute wait on the tarmac before being moved indoors. The Transportation Safety Board’s investigation revealed that poor visibility, inadequate monitoring of the aircraft’s descent, and a preoccupied tower controller contributed to the crash.

Ray Wagner, a partner at Wagners Law, described the settlement as “reasonable” and expressed hope that it will help passengers move past the psychological impact of the incident. Air Canada will cover the majority of the settlement, with smaller contributions from NAV Canada and the Halifax International Airport Authority. The settlement awaits approval from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court.

(Source：Global News)