Amazon Prime cargo plane slides off YVR runway during landing
Posted November 19, 2024 7:03 am. Last Updated November 19, 2024 8:25 am. A runway at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is closed Tuesday after an Amazon PrimeAir cargo airplane ran off the runway during landing overnight. In a statement to 1130 NewsRadio, YVR says the incident happened around 1:45 a.m. when the aircraft “overran the eastern boundary of YVR’s North Runway.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! “Safety and security are our top priorities. YVR Fire and Rescue attended. There were no injuries reported and the CargoJet crew of three were safely deplaned,” said Chloe Reynaud, communications specialist. The North Runway is closed while airport crews assess the plane, which is sitting near a fence by Templeton Street, and runway. Pictures sent to 1130 NewsRadio show the aircraft sitting on its belly with the landing gear collapsed. “This event will have an impact on YVR operations while we work to bring the North Runway safely back into operation. We encourage passengers to check with their airlines for current flight schedules and status,” Reynaud added. A runway at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is closed Tuesday after an Amazon PrimeAir cargo airplane ran off the runway during landing overnight. (Supplied) YVR says further updates about the situation will be shared when they become available. “We appreciate the work of those responding to the incident and everybody’s patience.” In a statement, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it’s sending a team of investigators to YVR “following a runway overrun of a Boeing 767 operated by CargoJet Airways.” “The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence,” it said. You can watch CityNews 24/7 live or listen live to 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver to keep up to date with this story. You can also subscribe to breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.