View Full Version : Air France crashes in Toronto.
Rockefella
08-02-2005, 02:03 PM
Just happened a little less than an hour ago in Toronto, Canada.
TORONTO -- Black smoke is billowing from a passenger jet that skidded off a runway at Pearson Airport in Toronto.
Police an Air France Airbus 340 was trying to land when it ran into trouble and burst into flames.
The plane crashed into a ravine after apparently running off the end of the runway. It was carrying about 200 people, reported CTV.
Rescue vehicles have been rushing to the scene.
The wreckage is in a wooded area near Highway 401, Canada's busiest highway.
A regional police spokesman said the crew and passengers were evacuating the plane.
There was no immediate word on casualties.
The area has been experiencing stormy weather today, according to reports. There was a storm -- with lightning -- in the area at the time of the crash.
It's sad to see another plane go down, hopefully the people on the plane are allright, or at least not severely injured/dead.
got hemi?
08-02-2005, 02:06 PM
im watching it right now... there are survivers
italianspirit
08-02-2005, 02:08 PM
Ya. I can't believe it. I live close to PIA and I see a big smoke cloud.
spi-ti-tout
08-02-2005, 02:08 PM
Yeah. Sad. This really isn't Air France's first time either so they're in for a bit share of the trouble whether it was their fault or not.
Rockefella
08-02-2005, 02:10 PM
There will be an official news conference at the airport in about 15 min. (5:30 p.m. in Toronto)
spi-ti-tout
08-02-2005, 02:14 PM
There will be an official news conference at the airport in about 15 min. (5:30 p.m. in Toronto)
Atleast they aren't as slow as the US :rolleyes:
Cotterik
08-02-2005, 02:14 PM
i havent heard anything whats happened
Rockefella
08-02-2005, 02:16 PM
Atleast they aren't as slow as the US :rolleyes:
People are dead/dying yet you still find time to poke fun.
Terrorist's have poped in to my head :(.
Ive got relatives in Toronto, i hope there ok, and everyone else.
got hemi?
08-02-2005, 02:36 PM
msnbc: 291 crew and passengers are evacuated
baddabang
08-02-2005, 02:40 PM
thats strange eariler an american airlines flight was landed c/o a possible fire, and now an air france plane crashes.
got hemi?
08-02-2005, 02:44 PM
msnbc is interviewing a surviver now...
spi-ti-tout
08-02-2005, 02:51 PM
People are dead/dying yet you still find time to poke fun.
I'm not. Last time something like this happened US took an hour or so to hold a meeting.
Don't shift blame.
Rockefella
08-02-2005, 02:52 PM
I'm not. Last time something like this happened US took an hour or so to hold a meeting.
Don't shift blame.
Ok, this crash happened at 4:15'ish p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. The news conference was held at 5:30 p.m. So I suppose the US is fast.
*everyone throws pens at spi-ti-out*
spi-ti-tout
08-02-2005, 02:56 PM
Ok, this crash happened at 4:15'ish p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. The news conference was held at 5:30 p.m. So I suppose the US is fast.
I forgot the crash took place nearly an hour before you informed us. My bad.
taz_rocks_miami
08-02-2005, 02:58 PM
I'm watching CNN as I write this, they have talked to two survivors and are reeporting two busloads of survivors have been taken to a local hospital. No word as to how many have died if any.
They're saying the possible cuases could be wind sheer (spelling?) and lightning.
Not only do I feel terrible for the people on the plane, but their family and friends. I hope none of our Canadian UCP members had loved ones on the plane or where on the plane. Let us know guys.
Late braking: Unconfirmed: No casualties, lets hope they're right.
Rockefella
08-02-2005, 03:00 PM
Not only do I feel terrible for the people on the plane, but their family and friends. I hope none of our Canadian UCP members had loved ones on the plane or where on the plane. Let us know guys.
It seems to be turning out pretty well. Everyone on the plane has been evacuated according to CNN, and most of the people seem to be in descent condition, but some are worse off than others.
Sackalack GT
08-02-2005, 03:06 PM
Yeah, last word seems to be that there were only minor injuries, a few trips to the hospital, and a witness says they saw the plane get struck by lightning.
got hemi?
08-02-2005, 03:10 PM
as the plane landed the lights went out and electronics failed-msnbc
Misho
08-02-2005, 03:16 PM
wind sheer (spelling?)
my guess would be wind "shear".
got hemi?
08-02-2005, 03:18 PM
my guess would be wind "shear".
what is wind shear?
spi-ti-tout
08-02-2005, 03:19 PM
But some are worse off than others.
I suppose we can only hope and pray.
BTW, has anybody noticed that there have been quite a lot of disaster in the world lately?
Just recently there was that MAJOR flood in Bombay. And before that somewhere else. While that was going on there was a tornado in North West Asia. And then there was those storms in the US. And so on.....
Strange Phenomena, anyone?
Esperante
08-02-2005, 03:22 PM
Experts and passengers are expecting everyone made it out OK. Unbelieveable.
taz_rocks_miami
08-02-2005, 03:22 PM
what is wind shear?
In laymans terms, wind shear is a very strong vertical burst of wind that can cuase a plane to go off course.
Rockefella
08-02-2005, 03:26 PM
According to CNN and a helpful French passenger who's been interviewed for the past 15 minutes: 297 passengers + 12 crew members = 309 total, only 12 minor injuries - sent to hospital. No known fatalities
got hemi?
08-02-2005, 03:29 PM
wow thats good no major injuries... it looks pretty bad
taz_rocks_miami
08-02-2005, 03:30 PM
297 passengers + 12 crew members = 309 total, only 12 minor injuries - sent to hospital. No known fatalities
Incredible, thank God :)
Rockefella
08-02-2005, 03:30 PM
wow thats good no major injuries... it looks pretty bad
Yeah, it seems as if there was a 5 minute window after they crashed where there was little smoke and no fire. Apparently, the fireballs/smoke came after everyone was evacuated.
ZemoButts
08-02-2005, 03:47 PM
this happend right by where i use lived you guys should have seen it over here it was raining and hailing like crazy it was like a hurricane not to mention the lighting
and i had to walk home in it
illusionest
08-02-2005, 05:01 PM
not far from where i am...
big rain around 3 ...few lightning...
then big news around 4:30... :(
ZemoButts
08-02-2005, 07:54 PM
my mom said she saw the ppl running across the 407 (highway)
no one died......Mirical? YEP!
drakkie
08-02-2005, 11:26 PM
BTW, has anybody noticed that there have been quite a lot of disaster in the world lately?
Just recently there was that MAJOR flood in Bombay. And before that somewhere else. While that was going on there was a tornado in North West Asia. And then there was those storms in the US. And so on.....
Strange Phenomena, anyone?
dont forget the floods in austria a couple of weeks ago. now it happened again, but only in a different area :(
carbuff
08-03-2005, 12:29 AM
And The Hurricanes In Birmingham (North-England). Although It Couldn't Have Hapened To A Better Place...
JOKE!!!! Don't Give Me The Spi-Ti-Tout Pen Throwing Treatment!