{"id":87125,"date":"2025-03-21T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T18:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=87125"},"modified":"2025-03-31T20:13:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:43:12","slug":"delta-pearson-plane-crash-linked-to-high-descent-gear-failure-tsb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/21\/delta-pearson-plane-crash-linked-to-high-descent-gear-failure-tsb\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Pearson Plane Crash Linked to High Descent, Gear Failure: TSB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TORONTO-<\/strong> A preliminary report suggests that the Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a> flight that crashed at Pearson Airport (YYZ)<\/a> was descending at an unusually high rate. The proximity warning system alerted the crew less than three seconds before touchdown, but the impact resulted in structural failure and fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)<\/a> is conducting a detailed investigation into the February 17 crash, which hospitalized 21 people. The full report will provide further analysis of the causes and contributing factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delta Pearson Plane Crash Findings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft involved was a Bombardier CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), operated by Delta Air Lines (DL) subsidiary Endeavour Air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It departed from Minneapolis (MSP)<\/a> with 76 passengers and four crew members. The first officer, with 1,422 total flight hours<\/strong>, was piloting the plane, while the captain, with 3,570 flight hours<\/strong>, was monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flight proceeded normally until the final approach to Runway 23 at Pearson Airport (YYZ). At 2 PM, wind gusts reached 35 knots, prompting an approach speed of 149 knots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 2.6 seconds before touchdown, the enhanced ground proximity warning system issued a “sink rate” alert due to a high descent rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the moment of touchdown, the right main landing gear fractured, causing the landing gear to retract and the wing root to break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wing detached, releasing jet fuel, which ignited upon impact. The aircraft then skidded off the runway into a snow-covered grass area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Impact and Emergency Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the Delta Pearson crash, passengers were disoriented, with some hanging upside down in their seats due to the force of impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they unbuckled, some sustained further injuries from falling. Emergency responders arrived within five minutes, assisting with evacuation and securing the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after the evacuation, an explosion occurred near the left wing root. The cause is still under investigation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TSB is focusing on factors including the landing gear’s structural integrity, pilot training, and landing approach techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ongoing Investigations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several lawsuits have been filed against Delta Air Lines (DL) and Endeavour Air. A US law firm representing nine Canadian passengers claims they continue to suffer from severe physical and psychological injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal filings allege that the flight crew failed to adhere to standard landing procedures and did not react appropriately to flight conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aviation lawyer Andres Pereira highlighted concerns about the flight crew’s experience. The captain, a simulator instructor, had logged only 3.5 hours of actual flight time in the past 30 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pereira questioned the airline\u2019s decision to schedule the first officer and captain together, citing potential gaps in training and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta Air Lines (DL) and Endeavour Air declined to comment on the ongoing investigation, stating they will await the final report before making official statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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