Delta Air Lines to Compensate Passengers After Toronto Crash
Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger involved in a flight that crash-landed in Toronto, with 21 individuals hospitalized.
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Delta Air Lines announced it will compensate each of the 76 passengers and four crew members aboard a flight that crash-landed in Toronto with $30,000, totaling nearly $2.3 million if all accept. The Bombardier CRJ-900 flipped upside down upon landing on Monday, injuring 21, though none suffered life-threatening injuries. Despite severe wind gusts, Toronto's weather was clear. Experts attribute the survival of all on board to advanced safety designs and quick actions of the crew. Meanwhile, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada continues to investigate the cause of this incident.
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Injuries ranged from minor to critical and included back sprains, head injuries, anxiety, headaches, nausea, and vomiting due to fuel exposure. Three people suffered critical injuries, but none were life-threatening.
Strong crosswinds, pilot maneuvering, and potential mechanical issues are being speculated as possible causes. However, the official cause remains undetermined and is under investigation.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is leading the investigation with support from U.S. aviation regulators. The flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been recovered for analysis, and the aircraft will be moved to a hangar for further examination.
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