Air transportation safety investigation A24A0018

Table of contents

    Runway overrun
    PAL Airlines Ltd.
    De Havilland DHC-8-402, C-GPNE
    St. John’s International Airport (CYYT), Newfoundland and Labrador 

    The occurrence

    On 01 May 2024, a De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft, operated by PAL Airlines Ltd., was conducting a charter flight from Halifax/Stanfield International Airport, Nova Scotia.

    After landing at St. John's International Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador., the aircraft overran the end of Runway 10. The flight crew notified air traffic control that they needed assistance, and aircraft rescue and firefighting services responded shortly thereafter.

    There was minimal damage to the aircraft, and no injuries were reported. The TSB is investigating

    Media materials

    Deployment notice

    TSB is deploying a team of investigators following a runway overrun at St. John’s International Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Investigation information

    Map showing the location of the occurrence

    A24A0018

    Runway overrun
    PAL Airlines Ltd.
    De Havilland DHC-8-402, C-GPNE
    St. John’s International Airport (CYYT), Newfoundland and Labrador 

    Investigator-in-charge

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    Photo of Allan Chaulk

    Allan Chaulk joined the TSB’s Air Investigations Branch as a Senior Investigator, Atlantic Region, in March 2019. Allan also worked at the TSB from 1999 to 2010, where he participated in many investigations, including the Swiss Air MD-11 and Cougar S-92 occurrences.

    Prior to that, he worked at Transport Canada in the Airworthiness Standards department in Moncton, New Brunswick, where he worked closely with the TSB in his role of Minister’s Observer to many investigations.

    In addition to his aircraft maintenance engineer licence, Allan possesses a private pilot licence. During his time off he enjoys anything related to motorsports.

    Photos

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    The De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft operated by PAL Airlines Ltd. after landing at St. John's International Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador, on 01 May 2024 (Source: TSB)

      Download high-resolution photos from the TSB Flickr page.

    Class of investigation

    This is a class 3 investigation. These investigations analyze a small number of safety issues, and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.

    TSB investigation process

    There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation

    1. Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
    2. Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
    3. Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public.

    For more information, see our Investigation process page.

    The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.