20th February 2025
Delta Airlines will provide $30,000 to each passenger aboard the flight that crash-landed at Toronto’s main airport earlier this week. The airline confirmed this in a statement to AFP on Wednesday, describing the compensation as a gesture of goodwill.
“This gesture has no strings attached and does not affect the rights of passengers,” a Delta spokesperson said, emphasizing that passengers can still pursue any legal claims if they choose to.
The crash occurred on Monday when a Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft, flying from Minneapolis, Minnesota, made a hard landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane flipped upside down, caught fire, and came to a stop with its wings torn off — but miraculously, all 80 people on board survived.
Injuries and Emergency Response
According to Delta, 21 passengers sustained injuries, with one person still hospitalized as of Wednesday morning. Paramedics treated people for various conditions, including back sprains, head injuries, anxiety, and headaches.
Footage of the incident, which circulated on social media, showed the aircraft slamming into the runway, rolling over, and skidding to a fiery halt. Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Investigation Underway
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched an investigation, with support from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Delta, and Mitsubishi, which now owns the CRJ line of planes after purchasing it from Bombardier in 2019.
The Toronto crash is part of a string of recent air incidents in North America, including a midair collision in Washington that killed 67 people and a medical transport plane crash in Philadelphia that claimed 7 lives.
Despite the terrifying ordeal, Delta has assured passengers that their well-being remains a priority. The airline promised to cooperate fully with investigators to determine the cause of the crash and prevent future incidents.
“We are grateful that no lives were lost and are committed to supporting our passengers through this difficult time,” the Delta spokesperson added.
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