Runway Overrun in Kingston, Ontario Caused by Freezing of Wet Runway Surface Following Temperature Drop
On the evening of December 9th, 2020, a WestJet flight from Calgary to Kingston, Ontario experienced a runway overrun at the Kingston Norman Rogers Airport. The incident occurred when the Boeing 737-700 aircraft attempted to land on a wet runway surface that had frozen due to a sudden drop in temperature. The aircraft skidded off the end of the runway and came to a stop in a grassy area. Fortunately, all passengers and crew were able to evacuate safely and there were no reported injuries. The incident highlights the importance