Flair Airlines is a well-known independent ultra-low-cost airline based in Edmonton, Alberta. The company offers low prices for flights across Canada and even to the US, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Flair Airlines currently operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet for its flights.
In October 2024, geese hit an airplane’s windshield while ascending from the Toronto runway. The windshield on the captain’s side shattered, and the captain suffered minor injuries. They stopped climbing at 5000 feet and safely returned to the runway after half an hour.
A runway overrun occurred in November 2022 when a plane carrying 140 people from Vancouver was not able to slow down after touchdown at Waterloo Airport in Ontario. According to reports, the plane had control issues when it touched down. The aircraft ended up running 500 feet past the runway and came to a halt on a muddy terrain. The plane’s left engine acquired some damage. No passengers or crew were injured.
The two situations could have had fatal consequences under different circumstances. Pilot error holds the highest percentage of causes of aviation accidents, followed by mechanical failure. In such cases, the airline company may be accountable for injuries and damages should a pilot error occur and result in an accident.
If you find yourself in situations like this, The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary can help you take the appropriate course of action by evaluating your case and determining whether you have a strong claim. Compensation may be given to passengers on board the aircraft involved in an aviation accident.