A Delta plane crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, leaving at least 21 people injured. The crash occurred during extreme weather conditions caused by two separate storms that hit the airport from Thursday to Sunday.
Deborah Flint, President and CEO of Toronto Pearson, described the conditions as “extreme” with over 20 inches of accumulated snow, which is not typical for that time of year. She noted that there were many delays and cancelations across Canada and the U.S. Northeast during this period.
The plane, a Delta regional jet operated by Endeavor Air, touched down on the runway and flipped over before coming to a stop upside-down. Fortunately, all 76 passengers and four crew members evacuated safely. Despite the severe weather conditions, there were no reports of crosswind or runway issues at the time of the crash.
Investigations are ongoing, led by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. The cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder have been removed from the aircraft for further analysis.
Twenty-one passengers were taken to hospitals, with 20 being released as of Wednesday. Injuries range from minor to critical but none are life-threatening. Delta is offering $30,000 to each passenger onboard the plane, which will not affect their rights.
The airport temporarily stopped flights after the crash and two runways remain closed, which may impact operations. The airline’s CEO, Ed Bastian, expressed gratitude for the first responders and medical teams who have been caring for those involved.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/delta-plane-crash-investigators-piece-toronto-airport-incident/story?id=118916562