WestJet flight caught fire shortly after landing at Pearson airport
Posted May 10, 2023 10:16 am.
Last Updated May 10, 2023 10:23 am.
No injuries were reported after a WestJet flight caught fire shortly after landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Tuesday night.
A spokesperson for the airline says WestJet flight WS434 from Edmonton experienced a small engine fire in the tailpipe upon arrival.
Crews were able to quickly put the fire out after the plane landed. Information from the Pearson website shows the flight landed at Terminal 3 at 8:50 p.m.
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“The crew followed all standard safety procedures and were able to immediately extinguish the flames,” reads a statement from WestJet. “Emergency crews were called to the scene, however, were not required.”
The airline says all guests and crew members were able to deplane the aircraft normally.
An investigation into what caused the fire is underway. The aircraft has been been removed from service for further inspection.
