Delta Shares Flight Crew and Attendant Info who Operated plane that Crashed in Toronto

ATLANTA- A Delta Air Lines (DL) aircraft experienced a severe incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday (February 17, 2025), resulting in the aircraft overturning upon landing. The flight originated from Minneapolis.

The investigation has brought forward detailed insights into the flight crew’s credentials.

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Delta Shares Flight Crew and Attendant Details

The captain’s aviation journey began at Mesaba Airlines in October 2007. Following the merger of Mesaba with Pinnacle Airlines in 2012, he continued his service with the newly formed Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary. His extensive background includes roles as an active duty captain, along with significant contributions to pilot training and flight safety initiatives.

The first officer’s path to the cockpit emerged through an accredited university aviation program. This educational background enabled her to commence flying under a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate before accumulating the standard 1,500 flight hours.

She achieved her full ATP certification, the highest pilot qualification available in the United States, in January 2023. After completing her training in April, she joined Endeavor Air’s flight operations.

Delta Air Lines has confirmed that the first officer’s flight experience surpassed the federally mandated minimum requirements. Sources close to the investigation revealed to CBS News that her performance record showed no concerning patterns, with successful completion of all required check rides.

Delta Air Lines has firmly refuted online allegations questioning the crew’s competency, confirming both the captain and first officer maintain valid Federal Aviation Administration certifications for their roles.

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CEO Remarks

In an exclusive CBS Mornings interview, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian emphasized the comprehensive nature of pilot training, stating pilots undergo preparation for diverse conditions across all rated airports, dismissing experience-related concerns in this incident.

The investigation into Monday’s crash involves multiple aviation authorities, including the Canadian Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, and Federal Aviation Administration. Investigators have successfully retrieved the aircraft’s black box on Tuesday.

The Endeavor Air-operated CRJ-900 aircraft made impact with the landing strip at Toronto Airport at approximately 1:15 p.m. CST. Visual documentation of the incident shows the aircraft igniting upon ground contact, followed by a lateral rotation while sliding across the airfield. During this sequence, the aircraft suffered the loss of its tail section and both wings.

Delta’s response to the incident includes a $30,000 compensation offer to each passenger aboard the flight. The airline’s Care Team has explicitly communicated to passengers that this compensation comes without conditions and preserves their legal rights.

All 21 passengers injured in Monday’s Delta Air Lines crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport have now returned home following their hospital treatments, with medical facilities completing their final patient releases on Thursday.

The incident demonstrated a remarkable outcome as all 80 occupants survived the fiery crash, including 76 passengers and four crew members who were aboard Flight 4819.

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