Incident Response
What happened to the Delta plane at Toronto's Pearson Airport?
Investigators are currently examining an incident where a Delta aircraft crash-landed and flipped over at Toronto's Pearson Airport. The plane experienced a severe landing issue that caused it to overturn during touchdown, resulting in what officials are describing as a plane tragedy. Remarkably, all passengers and crew members onboard survived the incident despite the dramatic nature of the crash. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the aircraft's failure to land properly and subsequent rollover.
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WION
02:30 - 02:41
What challenges did flight attendants face during the Delta Airlines plane evacuation?
According to Cheryl Cassone, a former flight attendant, the crew faced unprecedented challenges during the evacuation. While flight attendants are trained to evacuate aircraft that are upright, they are not trained for upside-down evacuations. Additionally, the emergency slides were not deployed, making the evacuation even more difficult. Despite these extraordinary circumstances, the crew managed to evacuate all passengers remarkably quickly. Their primary concern was fire, which is the biggest danger in any aircraft incident, making their successful evacuation of all 80 passengers with only 21 injuries truly heroic.
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Fox News
02:25 - 03:16
What happened during the Delta Airlines crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport?
A Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada, resulting in the jetliner flipping upside down and bursting into flames. Despite the severity of the crash, all 80 passengers miraculously survived the incident, though 21 people were injured in the process. Of those injured, 19 have been discharged from hospitals while 2 remain hospitalized. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, with authorities expected to provide more details in an upcoming news conference from the airport.
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00:01 - 00:43
How did passengers evacuate from the Delta Airlines plane that crash-landed upside down?
Passengers evacuated from the upside-down Delta Airlines plane while many were hanging like bats from their seats, held in place by their seat belts after the plane flipped over during the crash landing. The evacuation was frantic with crew members directing passengers to leave belongings behind and exit immediately. The incident occurred after the plane departed from Minneapolis and landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Despite the plane landing upside down, remarkably no fatalities were reported among the 80 passengers, though 21 people sustained injuries during this harrowing experience.
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00:43 - 02:04
How does the aviation industry approach safety investigations following incidents like the Delta Airlines crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport?
The aviation industry takes safety investigations extremely seriously, with dedicated professionals meticulously examining all details of incidents. As mentioned in the clip, professionals on the ground thoroughly investigate each aspect of accidents, continuing their analysis long after the event occurs. This commitment to thorough investigation extends even to previous incidents, as referenced regarding a crash in D.C. that is still being examined. The speaker emphasizes that this serious approach to aviation safety is a significant blessing that sets certain countries apart, highlighting that such rigorous safety standards aren't universal worldwide.
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Fox News
07:06 - 07:27
What should passengers do with their belongings during an emergency aircraft evacuation?
During an emergency aircraft evacuation, passengers should leave all their belongings behind. The flight attendant in the Delta incident was heard repeatedly instructing passengers to drop their stuff, emphasizing that backpacks and even phones should be abandoned. When flight crews give these instructions, they're not joking - the priority is getting everyone off the plane safely and quickly. As Cheryl Cassone points out, passengers carrying items can slow down evacuations and potentially endanger lives. When instructed to check for fire or evacuate, passengers need to follow crew instructions immediately without concern for personal possessions. The simple instruction from Harris Faulkner sums it up perfectly: "Just get off."
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Fox News
03:25 - 03:52