An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident as experts reassess air travel safety.
Delta Offers Compensation After Toronto Plane Crash-Landing
Delta Offers Compensation After Toronto Plane Crash-Landing
Passengers receive US$30,000 following miraculous escape from wreckage.
In a remarkable turn of events, Delta Air Lines has announced that it will provide US$30,000 (£23,792) to each passenger who was onboard a flight that crash-landed in Toronto on Monday. Fortunately, all individuals on the plane, including 76 passengers and four crew members, survived the harrowing incident, which saw the aircraft skidding along the runway in flames and ultimately flipping over.
The cause of the crash is currently being investigated, leaving various theories open for consideration. Eyewitness accounts reflect a atmosphere of disbelief as most passengers emerged unscathed. Delta spokesperson confirmed that the compensation offer is unconditional, with claims that it will not interfere with customers' rights.
Toronto law firm Rochon Genova is now representing a number of affected passengers, stating that they experienced serious personal injuries necessitating hospital care. Vincent Genova, the lead attorney, noted that the $30,000 compensation acts as an advance to help victims manage short-term financial pressures, which Delta plans to deduct from future settlements.
Historically, airlines have made similar advance payments following past incidents, such as the $10,000 offered by Asiana Airlines in 2013 after a crash in San Francisco. Emergency responders and the plane's crew have been lauded for their swift actions to ensure passenger safety, which experts attribute to the plane's advanced safety features and well-experienced staff.
By Thursday morning, all 21 passengers who had been hospitalized were released from care, with Delta's chief praising the crew's preparedness and professionalism. Investigating agencies have collected key evidence, including the cockpit voice recorder, while the wreckage was cleared from the runway.
The Toronto crash marks the fourth significant air incident in North America within a short span, following yet another deadly crash in Arizona days after. Despite these alarming events, experts continue to affirm that air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation. This sentiment was echoed by US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who emphasized that the incidents are not indicative of any overarching trend, as each case presents unique circumstances worthy of thorough investigation.
The cause of the crash is currently being investigated, leaving various theories open for consideration. Eyewitness accounts reflect a atmosphere of disbelief as most passengers emerged unscathed. Delta spokesperson confirmed that the compensation offer is unconditional, with claims that it will not interfere with customers' rights.
Toronto law firm Rochon Genova is now representing a number of affected passengers, stating that they experienced serious personal injuries necessitating hospital care. Vincent Genova, the lead attorney, noted that the $30,000 compensation acts as an advance to help victims manage short-term financial pressures, which Delta plans to deduct from future settlements.
Historically, airlines have made similar advance payments following past incidents, such as the $10,000 offered by Asiana Airlines in 2013 after a crash in San Francisco. Emergency responders and the plane's crew have been lauded for their swift actions to ensure passenger safety, which experts attribute to the plane's advanced safety features and well-experienced staff.
By Thursday morning, all 21 passengers who had been hospitalized were released from care, with Delta's chief praising the crew's preparedness and professionalism. Investigating agencies have collected key evidence, including the cockpit voice recorder, while the wreckage was cleared from the runway.
The Toronto crash marks the fourth significant air incident in North America within a short span, following yet another deadly crash in Arizona days after. Despite these alarming events, experts continue to affirm that air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation. This sentiment was echoed by US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who emphasized that the incidents are not indicative of any overarching trend, as each case presents unique circumstances worthy of thorough investigation.
