The recent Delta Air Lines jet incident in Toronto, where the aircraft caught fire and flipped, saw all 76 passengers and 4 crew members survive due to advancements in aviation technology and effective emergency procedures. Experts credit improved aircraft design—such as fuel tank placement and frangible structures—alongside well-executed evacuation plans for minimizing injuries. While 21 individuals received minor injuries and one remains hospitalized, the crash is seen as evidence of ongoing enhancements in aviation safety, reinforcing the notion that air travel is remarkably secure.
When I first saw (footage of) that aircraft upside down at the airport, I was like: 'How can that happen? And how can anybody survive that?' It was absolutely astounding to watch the people actually climbing out.
Aviation is and remains the safest form of transportation. That is because the safety of aviation is constantly improving.
The fact that there were only minor injuries shows that passenger jet design and engineering have greatly improved over time.
Passenger jet seats are designed to withstand impacts of up to 16 times the force of gravity.
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