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Delta Air Lines Jet Flips On Landing In Toronto

Toronto’s SickKids hospital, where one young Delta Airlines passenger was transported to be treated for injuries after the plane flipped over on the runway at Toronto's Pearson International Airport,

A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Monday. The incident involved a flight from Minneapolis carrying 76 passengers and four crew members. Despite the dramatic nature of the crash, all 80 individuals on board survived, with only relatively minor injuries reported.

The landing occurred amidst snow blown by winds gusting up to 40 mph (65 kph), creating challenging conditions for the pilots. Passengers described the landing as forceful, with one individual recounting the sudden shift that led to the plane flipping over upon touchdown.

Emergency personnel responded swiftly to the scene, with 18 passengers taken to the hospital for treatment. The airport authorities expressed gratitude that there was no loss of life and commended the response efforts.

All 80 individuals on board survived with minor injuries.
Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof during landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport.
Snow and strong winds created challenging landing conditions.
Emergency personnel responded swiftly, 18 passengers taken to hospital.
Fourth major aviation incident in North America within three weeks.
Investigations ongoing to determine the cause, focusing on weather and mechanical issues.
Aircraft involved was a Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR known for handling adverse weather.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada leading the investigation with U.S. NTSB support.
Delta Air Lines expressed solidarity and cooperation with investigative authorities.
Focus remains on ensuring safety and well-being of passengers and crew members.

The crash marks the fourth major aviation incident in North America within a three-week period. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident, with authorities looking into factors such as weather conditions and potential mechanical issues.

The aircraft involved, a Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR, is a proven model known for its ability to handle adverse weather conditions. Questions remain regarding the missing right wing of the plane and the circumstances that led to the crash.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the investigation, with support from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. Both agencies are working to gather crucial data from the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder to piece together the events leading up to the incident.

Delta Air Lines, the parent company of the regional carrier involved in the crash, expressed solidarity with those affected by the incident. The airline operates a significant fleet of regional jets and is cooperating fully with the investigative authorities.

As the aviation community awaits further details on the Toronto Pearson Airport crash, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and crew members involved in the incident.

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