Douglas DC-8 crash, Jul 5, 1970 (109 killed), Toronto Ont...
Douglas DC-8 accident on July 5, 1970 near Toronto Ontario, Canada with 109 fatalities.
- Date: July 5, 1970
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: Toronto Ontario, Canada
- Fatalities: 109
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
Air Canada Flight 621 from Montreal landed hard at Toronto after the ground spoilers were deployed too early on approach, and the number 4 engine separated on touchdown. Fire and explosions followed during the climb, and the aircraft crashed, killing all 109 people aboard.