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Status Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Date Friday 24 September 1999
Time
Type Silhouette image of generic A320 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Airbus A320-211
Operator Air Canada
Registration C-FKCO
MSN 0277
Year of manufature
Engines CFMI CFM56-5A1
Crew Fatalities: / Occupants:
Passengers Fatalities: / Occupants:
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Aircraft damage
Location St. John's, Newfoundland   Canada
Phase Unknown
Nature Unknown
Departure Airport
Destination Airport
Narrative The Airbus A320, C-FKCO, operating as Air Canada flight 630, was on a scheduled flight from Toronto, Ontario, to St. John's, Newfoundland. During the night localizer approach to runway 29, which had a relocated threshold, strong gusty winds were encountered. The aircraft touched down approximately 250 feet short of the relocated threshold, striking sawhorse-type construction barriers. The aircraft sustained damage to two brake lines and one brake temperature sensor. There were no injuries to any of the occupants. The aircraft touched down at 0053 Newfoundland daylight time.

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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Final report

Investigating agency: TSB

Report nr: A99A0131

Duration: 1 year and 6 months

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Date/time Contributor Updates
24-Aug-2025 13:48 Justanormalperson Updated [Time, Total fatalities, Location]
24-Aug-2025 13:53 Justanormalperson Updated [Location, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Category]

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