The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has started an investigation after an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 landed short of the runway at Nashville International Airport on Thursday. The flight, operating as AC1717 from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Nashville, touched down before reaching runway 20L but was able to taxi safely to the apron under its own power.
According to the NTSB, "the aircraft did not suffer any damage and no passengers or crew were injured." However, the aircraft’s return flight was canceled and it remains grounded in Nashville more than two days after the incident. Some sources suggest that the plane may have hit an approach light during landing, but this has not been confirmed by Air Canada or aviation authorities.
Details about how far short of the runway the aircraft landed are still unclear. The seriousness of the event is therefore difficult to determine at this time. Planespotters.net reports a possible impact with an approach light, though official confirmation is pending.