A Delta Air Lines regional jet crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport in February, but all 80 passengers and crew on board were able to evacuate safely. The incident occurred when the plane’s landing gear support broke as it was landing, causing the aircraft to flip upside down.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released a preliminary report, which stated that the side-stay attached to the right main landing gear fractured during touchdown. This led to the retraction of the gear and a subsequent break in the wing between the landing gear and fuselage. As a result, 6,000 pounds of jet fuel onboard sprayed out, causing a fire and explosion.
Miraculously, no one was killed in the crash, but 21 passengers were injured, including two who suffered serious injuries. The pilots had to escape through an emergency hatch due to the jammed cockpit door.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with the safety board examining various factors such as flight controls, landing techniques, and pilot training. The report notes that no obvious pre-existing malfunctions were found, but it will continue to look into metal composition, certification of the landing gear and wing, and evacuation procedures.
Both Delta Air Lines and Endeavor Airlines have pledged their support for the investigation and assured passengers that their safety remains top priority.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/20/us/toronto-plane-crash-delta-preliminary-report/index.html