Investigators have revealed that there were 'no crosswinds' and the runway was 'dry' when a Delta Airlines plane crashed and flipped at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this week. This new information contradicts passenger reports of strong winds and a "weird" runway condition prior to the incident.
While some passengers claimed to have felt gusty winds and described the runway as being in poor condition, authorities have clarified that the weather conditions were not a factor in the crash. The investigation has shown that there were no significant crosswinds during the flight's landing approach.
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The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when the Delta flight, arriving from Minneapolis, flipped upon landing. Emergency responders quickly attended the scene, with reports indicating that a 'big fireball' was seen near the plane as it flipped. Passengers rushed to exit the aircraft, fearing an explosion.
Although the crash is not attributed to weather conditions, the Meteorological Service of Canada had reported blowing snow and wind gusts of up to 65 km/h at the time. The temperature was recorded at -8.6°C, adding to the challenging conditions for those on the ground.
Published: 18 Feb 2025, 09:39 am IST
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