A day after a Delta jetliner flipped moments after landing in Toronto, the wreckage remained upside down, blocking the runways at Pearson Airport. All 80 people on board miraculously escaped death or serious injury, thanks to the heroic actions of the flight crew. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by safety boards, with factors such as wind, pilot performance, and the airplane being considered.
The flight from Minneapolis encountered challenging windy conditions as it approached the runway, causing the plane to roll over upon landing. Passengers found themselves hanging upside down as jet fuel ran down the windows. Fortunately, the seatbelts they had fastened likely prevented a more catastrophic outcome. Passengers, with the help of flight attendants and firefighters, were able to evacuate the plane safely.
Delta reported that 21 passengers were taken to local hospitals, with all but two being released by Tuesday morning. One passenger, Mitch Ertl, described breaking a meal tray table to unbuckle his seatbelt as he exited the plane. His mother, Dianna Ertl, expressed relief that her son was safe.
A video of the crash-landing captured by an air ambulance crew may provide clues to investigators about the cause of the accident. With recent fatal aviation accidents in mind, the successful evacuation of Delta Flight 4819 stands as a rare example of passengers and crew working together to ensure everyone’s safety.
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