A Delta Air Lines plane crash-landed in Toronto, flipping over due to suspected landing gear failure influenced by crosswinds and possibly runway debris. Investigators are still determining the exact cause, but pilots have suggested that strong winds and mechanical failure contributed to the incident. Remarkably, all 80 onboard survived, thanks to effective aircraft design and safety protocols implemented by the airline. Expert opinions highlight the dangers of high gusts and the challenges they pose during landing, which could have led to the catastrophic failure of the landing gear.
There was just no stopping this once whatever forces caused the gear to fail. The plane didn't fully engulf in flames likely because when the wing fell off, it left the fuel behind and reduced the risk of a major spark. Snow and ice may have also helped to control the fire.
A strong crosswind and possible wind shear, a sudden change in wind direction that can affect a plane's altitude, could have put high lateral force onto the right gear as the plane landed.
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