Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password. Delta Air Lines has shared some information about the crew who piloted a Minneapolis-to-Toronto flight that crashed while landing on Monday.
All 80 people aboard Endeavor Air Flight survived after the plane erupted into flames and flipped over while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Minneapolis-based Endeavor Air is a Delta subsidiary. Delta late Thursday said both the captain and first officer on the flight were FAA-certified and β contrary to assertions the airline said had been made online β neither had failed training.
The captain was hired by Mesaba Airlines β a forerunner of Endeavor Air β in He has also served in pilot training and flight safety roles. MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
The first officer was hired in January of last year and completed training in April. The airline said her experience exceeded minimum federal requirements.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Investigators are considering weather conditions, along with the possibility of pilot error or an aircraft malfunction. Experts have credited the design of modern passenger jets as one reason everyone survived the crash. They have fuel tanks in the wings, which are designed to break off in a crash, as well as seats and seat belts designed to withstand impacts of up to 16 times the force of gravity.
