Emergency training prepares crews for crashes like Delta Toronto incident
Flight training for Delta
In 2023, Delta gave FOX 5 an inside look at flight training operations. The six-week training happens at Delta's headquarters in Atlanta.
ATLANTA - A Delta Air Lines commuter jet crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping over upon impact and shearing off its wings. Despite the severity of the crash, all 76 passengers and four crew members survived.
What we know:
Delta plane flips on Toronto runway
A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof Monday afternoon while landing in Toronto in high winds and blowing snow. All 80 passengers and crew managed to unbuckle and evacuate. Eighteen were hurt, two critically, but officials say they are expected to survive.
Eighteen people were transported to the hospital, with three listed in critical condition. The flight, operated by Delta subsidiary Endeavor Air, had taken off from Minneapolis earlier in the day.
Toronto was experiencing severe winter weather at the time of the incident, with heavy snow and strong wind gusts affecting visibility and runway conditions.
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The aircraft, a Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR, overturned upon landing, prompting a swift emergency response from airport firefighters. Passengers and crew scrambled to escape the upside-down plane as rescue teams arrived.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has dispatched investigators to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada in determining the cause of the crash.
Why you should care:
The incident highlights the critical role of intensive flight crew training.
Delta Air Lines upgrades training center
FOX 5 Atlanta received an exclusive look at Delta Air Line's new Flight Attendant Training Center. It just underwent a multi-million dollar expansion near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
In 2023, Delta provided FOX 5 Atlanta with an exclusive look inside its six-week flight training program at company headquarters near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The program emphasizes hands-on learning for both trainees and experienced flight attendants, ensuring they are well-prepared for emergency situations like this one.
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What's next:
Authorities will continue to investigate the crash, focusing on weather conditions, aircraft performance, and operational protocols.