June 2, 1983: 23 passengers die onboard Air Canada Flight 797 that caught fire, landed in Ohio

VIDEO: On June 2, 1983, 23 passengers died in a fire onboard Air Canada Flight 797.The flight was coming from Dallas, Texas, and heading to Toronto, Canada, when the cabin crew discovered smoke in a rear lavatory. According to the aircraft accident report, the crew attempted to extinguish the hidden fire before contacting air traffic control and declaring an emergency.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPBF-TV ABC 25 Tequesta