Greater Toronto Airport Authority har en pressemelding.
Date of Release: Aug 02, 2005
At 16:03 est., and Air France Airbus A340 overran Runway 23L by some 100 metres.
A press conference is scheduled to be held by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) at 18:00 hrs. at the GTAA"s Administration building located at 3111 Convair Drive (Renforth & 401).
Toronto Pearson International Airport remains operational. Prior to the overrun, the airport was under a ground stop program due to extreme weather conditions which resulted in the postponement of departing aircraft.
At this time, flights are still arriving.
The Transportation Safety Board has been alerted and is investigating.
The GTAA advises passengers to check with their airlines prior to coming to the airport.
The Airport Authority also advises travellers to check www.gtaa.com frequently for updates.