Plane with suspected landing gear issue moved after rough Halifax landing [Video]

A plane that experienced a rough landing, which sparked flames at the Halifax airport, has now been moved and the runway is back in operation.

The Air Canada Express flight operated by PAL Airlines arrived from St. John’s, N.L. Saturday night and attempted to land at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Air Canada spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick said late Saturday that the plane experienced a “suspected landing gear issue” after arrival and was unable to reach the terminal.

He said none of the 73 passengers or crew was injured.

A passenger, Steve Mahar, said the severity of the situation became clear when the cabin began filling up with smoke.

“For a moment, that felt really unusual then you could feel that left side drop, which is when the landing gear completely gave way and the left side of the plane was gliding on the tarmac on the engine,” he said.