Toronto plane crash: Delta flight flips on landing, 18 injured

Moments of fear at theToronto Pearson Airport, where a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis overturned during landing. The accident involved a Bombardier CRJ900 operated by subsidiary Endeavor Air, with 80 people on board, including 76 passengers and four crew members.Thu. According to airport authorities, Everyone was evacuated safely, but 18 people were injured., three of whom are in serious condition.

Accident dynamics and initial investigations

Television footage showed the aircraft's fuselage upside down on the runway. Airport Fire Chief Todd Aitken said visibility was limited at the time of the crash, but the runway was dry and there were no strong wind conditions.The cause of the rollover remains unclear and is under investigation by the Canadian Transportation Safety Authority.

According to initial reconstructions, Delta Flight 4819 had landed normally before something went wrong in the final stages, causing the aircraft to invert and lose part of its wings and tail.. Images captured by some passengers show the evacuation of the plane and the immediate intervention of rescuers on the snow-covered runway.

The conditions of the injured and the intervention of the rescuers

Emergency teams intervened promptly, evacuating passengers and providing immediate medical assistance.. Of the 18 injured, Two adults and a child are in critical condition, but no one appears to be in danger of lifeThe other injured suffered minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

The repercussions on the operations of the Airport

Following the accident, Two runways at Pearson Airport will remain closed for investigations. Deborah Flint, the airport's CEO, said the measure would remain in place for several days. In the meantime, the airport has partially resumed its operations, after temporarily suspending departures and take-offs.

Weather conditions

The accident comes after a weekend marked by severe arctic storms caused traffic problems in Canada and the northern United StatesThe runway was snow-covered at the time of landing, but officials said there were no crosswinds that could have contributed to the overturning.

Ongoing investigations and possible causes

Canadian authorities, together with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), are conducting an investigation thorough investigation to determine the causes of the accident. Among the hypotheses being examined are a possible technical failure, human error or a problem related to the weather conditions.

The crash comes at a time when the aviation industry is under pressure from a shortage of air traffic controllers and recent staffing cuts at radar and maintenance centers across the United States, with the FAA being criticized for its difficulties in managing air traffic.

Fortunately, the accident did not cause any casualties, but it raises questions about flight safety and the need to improve airport infrastructure in adverse weather conditions.The ongoing investigations will help clarify responsibilities and prevent future similar episodes.