Air Canada Flight Evacuates Denver After Possible Electrical Fire

An Air Canada flight bound for Toronto was forced to return to Denver International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a reported acrid smell suggestive of a possible electrical fire in the galley area. The Airbus A220, Flight 1038, safely landed at around 8:15 a.m., and all 117 passengers and five crew members evacuated the aircraft using emergency slides as a precaution. One passenger sustained minor injuries during the evacuation, and passengers were subsequently transported to the terminal by bus and provided with alternative travel arrangements. The plane was not damaged and will return to service after replacing the emergency slides. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, though neither the FAA nor Air Canada confirmed whether a fire was actually discovered or the exact cause of the smell. The airline emphasized the safety of those on board and the prompt response to the reported issue.