Delta Air Lines and crews at Toronto Pearson International Airport removed the wreckage of the Mitsubishi CRJ-900 jet N932XJ that crashed on landing on Feb. 17 on Wednesday.
The jet operated by Endeavor Air was Flight 4819 from Minneapolis with 76 passengers and four crew members on board. Upon touching down on the runway, the aircraft’s right landing gear collapsed and its wing touched the ground.
The CRJ-900 then spun on its longitudinal axis until it came to a stop upside down. The occupants were able to exit the aircraft, some with more serious injuries, but not life-threatening injuries.
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“The removal took several hours in coordination with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Air Canada – who provided additional recovery experts and specialized equipment – and was done after receiving permission from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada,” the carrier said.
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The wreckage will now be analyzed by the investigation committee, which is expected to release a preliminary report in mid-March.
The cause of the accident is still unclear. Some experts have suggested a strong impact on the runway, while others have pointed to the role of wind at the runway threshold.
Initial compensation
Delta Air Lines anticipated possible lawsuits and offered an initial compensation package of US$30,000 to each passenger on the flight.
The amount would be a gesture of good faith, with no conditions attached to its receipt. Passengers will be able to negotiate with the airline or take legal action in the future.
