TSB Reports High Rate of Descent in Delta Flight 4819 Crash in Toronto

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released a preliminary report on the Delta Air Lines crash at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on February 17, which involved a high-speed descent leading to a botched landing. The plane, operated by Endeavor Air, was carrying 80 people, of whom 21 were injured, including two seriously. The report indicates that the right main landing gear fractured upon touchdown, causing the right wing to detach and a fire to ensue as the plane overturned, sliding inverted down the runway. Investigations revealed no pre-existing malfunctions and are ongoing to determine the exact sequence and cause of events, focusing on the wing structure, landing gear certification, and pilot training. Delta and Endeavor Air have refrained from commenting as the investigation continues. The TSB's analysis aims to prevent such accidents in the future.