A Delta Air Lines jet crash-landed at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, losing its right wing and bursting into flames. Miraculously, all 80 passengers survived, with only two experiencing serious injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with authorities refraining from speculation. The airport was experiencing blowing snow and strong winds at the time of the landing.
Passenger accounts described a forceful landing, with the plane ending up upside down. Canadian authorities provided few details, but it was confirmed that the aircraft was a Mitsubishi CRJ-900 made by Bombardier. This incident marks the fourth major aviation accident in North America in recent weeks.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian expressed concern for those affected, as investigations continue to determine the cause of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are leading the investigation, with assistance from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
The plane, operated by Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary, came to rest on the runway intersection. Passengers recounted their escape from the wreckage, with one passenger using his paramedic skills to assist others in exiting the plane. Captain John Cox, a veteran pilot, noted the rarity of a plane ending up inverted and highlighted the importance of flight data and cockpit voice recorders in determining the cause of the crash.
The crash at Pearson was the first major incident at the airport since 2005. The global Delta family extends its thoughts to those impacted by the crash, as the investigation continues to unravel the events that led to this terrifying ordeal.
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