All 76 passengers and crew members on the flight survived the crash, prompting an investigation into the causes.
Delta Offers $30,000 Compensation to Toronto Plane Crash Survivors
Delta Offers $30,000 Compensation to Toronto Plane Crash Survivors
Passengers of the crash-landed airplane in Toronto are being offered financial support from Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines has announced that each passenger aboard the plane that crash-landed in Toronto on Monday will receive a compensation package of US$30,000 (£23,792). The incident unfolded dramatically as the aircraft touched down, skidding along the runway engulfed in flames before ultimately flipping upside down. Remarkably, all individuals aboard emerged without life-threatening injuries, drawing astonishment from those on board.
While the investigation into the crash continues, authorities are working to determine the contributing factors. The flight had departed from Minneapolis and was en route to Toronto when the accident occurred, involving 76 passengers and four crew members. A representative from Delta stated that the financial offer is unconditional and does not interfere with any legal rights of the passengers.
The quick response from the crew and emergency services was commended, significantly impacting the safe extraction of individuals from the wrecked plane. Various safety features of the aircraft played a crucial role in preventing any fatalities. By Wednesday, nearly all of the 21 passengers taken to the hospital were discharged. Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, affirmed the exceptional performance of the flight attendants, crediting their extensive training and commitment to safety.
Hypotheses regarding the accident have surfaced, with experts suggesting that adverse winter conditions and an excessive rate of descent could have been contributing factors. Eyewitness accounts depict a chaotic atmosphere, with one passenger recalling a "very forceful event" and another likening their position to being "like bats" hanging from seats after the aircraft turned over.
Investigative teams have successfully retrieved the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the wreckage, with the probe being undertaken by Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) along with assistance from U.S. officials. This incident marks the fourth significant aviation mishap in North America over the past three weeks, following a collision in Arizona that resulted in the loss of two lives.
Despite these occurrences, experts stress the overall safety of air travel, which remains statistically safer than other modes of transportation. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy reiterated that each incident is distinct and lacks a discernible pattern on Wednesday.
While the investigation into the crash continues, authorities are working to determine the contributing factors. The flight had departed from Minneapolis and was en route to Toronto when the accident occurred, involving 76 passengers and four crew members. A representative from Delta stated that the financial offer is unconditional and does not interfere with any legal rights of the passengers.
The quick response from the crew and emergency services was commended, significantly impacting the safe extraction of individuals from the wrecked plane. Various safety features of the aircraft played a crucial role in preventing any fatalities. By Wednesday, nearly all of the 21 passengers taken to the hospital were discharged. Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, affirmed the exceptional performance of the flight attendants, crediting their extensive training and commitment to safety.
Hypotheses regarding the accident have surfaced, with experts suggesting that adverse winter conditions and an excessive rate of descent could have been contributing factors. Eyewitness accounts depict a chaotic atmosphere, with one passenger recalling a "very forceful event" and another likening their position to being "like bats" hanging from seats after the aircraft turned over.
Investigative teams have successfully retrieved the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the wreckage, with the probe being undertaken by Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) along with assistance from U.S. officials. This incident marks the fourth significant aviation mishap in North America over the past three weeks, following a collision in Arizona that resulted in the loss of two lives.
Despite these occurrences, experts stress the overall safety of air travel, which remains statistically safer than other modes of transportation. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy reiterated that each incident is distinct and lacks a discernible pattern on Wednesday.
