Weather Impact on Flight
What happened in the Delta Flight 4819 crash in Toronto and what is being investigated?
Delta Flight 4819 crashed in Toronto when the passenger jet flipped over on an icy runway, resulting in 21 injuries. Despite the severity of the accident, all passengers survived and were accounted for following a frantic evacuation, which is being described as miraculous. Investigators are now focusing on the plane's black boxes to determine the cause of the crash. The incident has sparked growing concerns about aviation safety, with officials examining the circumstances behind this latest flight scare while also acknowledging the critical role that flight attendants played in successfully evacuating all passengers.
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NBC News
00:15 - 00:31
What is the scale of the winter weather emergency currently affecting the United States?
The winter weather emergency is currently affecting 59 million people who remain under winter alerts spanning from Nebraska to North Carolina. The severe storm system is bringing heavy snow to multiple states, particularly impacting Kentucky. Officials are warning travelers about potential travel disruptions, noting that delays and cancellations could persist for days as the weather system moves through these regions. The widespread nature of these winter alerts indicates a significant weather event affecting a large portion of the eastern United States.
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NBC News
04:30 - 04:48
Who is investigating the Delta Flight 4819 crash?
The crash of Delta Flight 4819 is being investigated by Canadian authorities with assistance from officials at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The investigation is focused on determining the cause of the accident, which occurred during severe weather conditions causing the aircraft to flip and catch fire upon landing. Authorities are examining whether the crash resulted from weather challenges or mechanical failure. This collaborative international investigation comes amid concerns about aviation safety oversight due to recent government staff terminations.
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Philip DeFranco
02:15 - 02:20
What happened during the crash landing of Delta Airlines Flight 4819 in Toronto?
Delta Airlines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed while landing in Toronto under severe winter weather conditions. The plane encountered challenging circumstances with 20-30 mph winds (gusts up to 40 mph), a snow-covered runway, and temperatures around 18°F (-2°C). According to passenger John Nelson, the aircraft hit the runway extremely hard, briefly popped up, and started leaning to the left. The situation quickly deteriorated as the plane completely flipped upside down and burst into flames. Despite the catastrophic nature of the crash, the incident appears to have resulted in no fatalities, highlighting the effectiveness of emergency response procedures.
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Philip DeFranco
00:08 - 00:54
What is the scope and impact of the current winter storm in the United States?
The current winter storm is affecting 100 million Americans across 25 states, with severe weather conditions extending from Montana down to Texas and eastward to the mid-Atlantic region. The storm is bringing dangerous snow and ice accumulation to multiple regions, creating hazardous travel conditions with ice-covered roads in Oklahoma City where a semi-truck was reported sideways on Interstate 40. Extreme cold temperatures accompany this weather system, with wind chills plummeting to 21 degrees below zero in Chicago and feeling like just 1 degree in Dallas. Whiteout conditions have been reported in Oswego County, New York, with lake effect snow expected to continue through the following morning, creating widespread dangerous winter conditions throughout much of the country.
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ABC News
00:00 - 00:25
What is the path and timeline of the winter storm affecting millions of Americans?
The winter storm is moving from Oklahoma City to Virginia Beach with warnings posted along this route. After dropping 4-5 inches in northeastern Oklahoma and Arkansas, the storm will track along I-40 tonight, reaching Nashville in the early morning hours. By afternoon, it will blast eastward toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach, with areas north and east of Raleigh experiencing sleet and freezing rain problems. The storm brings challenging travel conditions, particularly along I-95. While most of the storm's activity will be gone by Thursday, it will leave behind record cold temperatures affecting a wide area from Baton Rouge up to Omaha.
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ABC News
01:55 - 02:31