Air Canada approved for $18-million settlement over 2015 Halifax crash

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has approved an $18.075-million settlement involving Air Canada, Nav Canada, and the Halifax International Airport Authority. The settlement pertains to a 2015 incident involving Air Canada Flight 624, an Airbus A320 that crash-landed during a severe snowstorm while approaching Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

During the descent, the aircraft struck power transmission lines, causing it to bounce and slide on the runway. The incident resulted in injuries to 25 people. While Air Canada will pay approximately $15 million to eligible class members, the settlement does not constitute an admission of fault or liability by the defendants.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigated the crash but did not determine specific fault for the incident.