Air France flight crashed in YYZ
Aug 2, 2005, 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by tcook052
Reports of 60 survivors and I hope this is true.
I am however surprised that the flight is still on fire one hour later. I used to be an airport fireman in the military and didnt think it would take that long to put out a fire. The AF flight was also landing so I wouldnt expect much petrol in it or?
Aug 2, 2005, 3:16 pm
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Travel Advisory for Flights to and from Toronto today
http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/travel_advisory2.html
TORONTO, August 2, 2005 - Air Canada advises that severe thunderstorm activity in the Toronto area this afternoon is resulting in numerous delays and the cancellations of flights arriving and departing Toronto. It is recommended that customers with flights to and/or from Toronto for the balance of the afternoon and evening check on the status of their flight prior to leaving for the airport by consulting the Air Canada web site at aircanada.com, or by calling Air Canada's automated flight information system at 1-888-422-7533, or by using a web-enhanced cell phone.
Customers with flights affected by the electrical storm who wish to make alternate travel arrangements can do so without penalty, space permitting, through Air Canada Reservations at 1-888-247-2262; TTY: 1-800-361-8071.
TORONTO, August 2, 2005 - Air Canada advises that severe thunderstorm activity in the Toronto area this afternoon is resulting in numerous delays and the cancellations of flights arriving and departing Toronto. It is recommended that customers with flights to and/or from Toronto for the balance of the afternoon and evening check on the status of their flight prior to leaving for the airport by consulting the Air Canada web site at aircanada.com, or by calling Air Canada's automated flight information system at 1-888-422-7533, or by using a web-enhanced cell phone.
Customers with flights affected by the electrical storm who wish to make alternate travel arrangements can do so without penalty, space permitting, through Air Canada Reservations at 1-888-247-2262; TTY: 1-800-361-8071.
Aug 2, 2005, 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by YOWkid
CTV still stated a few moments ago under one of the pics that it is a 737. 
Reports of survivors are good. Hopefully they keep coming.
Aug 2, 2005, 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by YYZC2
The local CTV talking head here in YYZ also recently noted that jet fuel is very flammable.
Aug 2, 2005, 3:17 pm
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white/grey smoke billowing from the plane now from the front, and black smoke from the rear.
Aug 2, 2005, 3:18 pm
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At least AC put out this annoucement, there is nothing on Air France's website yet.
Aug 2, 2005, 3:20 pm
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Originally Posted by 100,000miler
At least AC put out this annoucement, there is nothing on Air France's website yet.
Aug 2, 2005, 3:22 pm
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Updated story including correct flight no/aircraft type here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...tory/National/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...tory/National/
Aug 2, 2005, 3:22 pm
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Originally Posted by DutchSE
Reports are out now that everyone (241 passengers) got out safely