Air France Flight 358 facts for kids
On August 2, 2005, Air France Flight 358 was an Airbus A340 that skidded of the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport, due to the pilots deploying the thrust reversers too slowly. Despite 12 people substantiating injuries, all 309 people on board the plane survived.
| Nationality | Passengers | Crew | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
 France |
101 | 11 | 113 |
 Canada |
104 | 0 | 104 |
 India |
8 | 0 | 8 |
 Italy |
19 | 0 | 19 |
 United Kingdom |
7 | 0 | 7 |
 United States |
14 | 0 | 14 |
 Switzerland |
25 | 0 | 25 |
 Germany |
2 | 0 | 2 |
 Netherlands |
3 | 0 | 3 |
 Australia |
2 | 0 | 2 |
 Israel |
4 | 0 | 4 |
 Mexico |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Turkey |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Japan |
6 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 297 | 12 | 309 |
Images for kids
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F-GLZQ, the aircraft involved, photographed in September 2004
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The accident occurred near the widest segment of Highway 401.
See also
In Spanish: Vuelo 358 de Air France para niños
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