A preliminary report by Canada's Transportation Safety Board revealed the Delta regional jet that crash-landed at Pearson International Airport on February 17th descended at over 1,100 feet per minute, double the recommended rate. The jet flipped over after landing, leading to 21 injuries, two of which were serious, but all 80 on board survived. Factors contributing to the crash, including potential effects of strong winds and the underlying reasons for the excessive descent rate, remain unclear as further investigations continue.
The CRJ 900 was descending at a rate of more than 1,100 feet per minute, nearly double the recommended descent rate, leading to the crash.
Despite the crash, all 80 people aboard survived, although 21 were injured, with two suffering serious injuries.
The plane was banking at a 7.1-degree angle and had a nose-up pitch as it crash-landed, contributing to the incident.
The preliminary report indicates strong gusty winds and the aircraft's rapid descent rate, but does not detail the causes for this increased rate.
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