People are sharing their fear of flying with Delta Airlines, and for good reason

BY ADRIAN RECCE

A recent plane crash at Pearson International Airport has the city of Toronto up in arms. New details of the plane crash have recently been released, while the investigation is ongoing into the exact cause of the crash.

A Delta jet, a popular company known for accommodating frequent travellers hit the runway and burst into flames, turning upside down in the process. The plane hit the runway and after losing a wing continued to be damaged as its body made contact with the tarmac. Passengers were injured as the plane initially caught fire. While there were no casualties 21 people sustained injuries.

The runway that the plane crashed on is at this time still closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time while the runaway is assessed for damages amidst the investigation. As the runways were affected by the crash they need to be carefully looked at before they can continue to be used. Pearsons longest north-south and east-west runways were the ones affected.

“The speed of the plane on descent and the lack of flaring could have contributed to the crash itself.”

The investigation continues

The wreckage of the plane has been moved to a hangar to continue the investigation. Videos of the crash displayed a rapid descent, which as experts know shows that the momentum of the plane needs to be slowed prior to touching down. The investigation will continue as interviews are being conducted and the recording of the pilot and flight data have been sent to Ottawa for analysis.

Expert opinion on causes

Former Pilot Keith Mackey stated that the speed of the plane on descent and the lack of flaring could have contributed to the crash itself. This manoeuvre allows for a gentle landing. A few other factors that could have caused the crash were: the weather, windy conditions, snow, and limited visibility.

Aviation expert John Gradek, a lecturer at McGill university school of aviation suggested that something unusual happened in the last moments before impact, which he thinks can be related to the reason the plane flipped over the way it did. With the right wing being ripped off, this caused the fuel to run out of the plane, as that is where the fuel tanks are nestled.

Future of Delta

It is unclear how this crash will affect the future of the company. Many people are stating publicly on social channels how afraid they are of flying at this time. This isn’t the only crash that has happened in the last few weeks, and it is making a dent in the comfortability that people feel when boarding planes for travel. Many people who book multiple flights every year, are now thinking deeply on if they want to continue to fly as often, and this thought may increase particularly with Delta Airlines itself.

There are extremes in every case, and just as many people are a bit worried, there are those who are undeterred by the events of the crash, they are determined to continue their itinerary of trips planned throughout 2025. However, people may just opt for a different airline in the face of this event. As there are many to choose from, there are plenty of options for who you choose to accommodate your flight plans. However, until the final evaluation of causes of the crash becomes public, there will be people who are very wary of flying and particularly with Delta Airlines for the foreseeable future.