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Delta Jet Crash Investigation and Recent Aviation Close Calls

A Delta Air Lines jet crash-landed in Toronto while a Southwest flight nearly took off from a taxiway in Florida, prompting heightened safety concerns.

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  1. A Southwest plane almost took off from a taxiway instead of the runway

    While the Southwest event doesn't appear as dire as the one in 2017, it comes after a string of recent near-misses and air crashes that have stoked travelers' fears and heightened awareness of air safety.

    A Southwest plane almost took off from a taxiway instead of the runway

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  2. Delta plane that flipped over in Toronto last month showed high rate of descent, initial report says

    The safety board says its ongoing investigation is focusing on several key areas, including metallurgical examination of the wing structure, landing techniques, pilot training and the passenger evacuation process.

    Delta plane that flipped over in Toronto last month showed high rate of descent, initial report says

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Updated: Mar 21st, 2025, 1:24 PM ET

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A preliminary report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada indicates a Delta Air Lines jet crash-landed at Toronto Pearson Airport, descending rapidly, and catching fire, injuring 21. Meanwhile, in a separate incident at Orlando International Airport, a Southwest Airlines flight mistakenly initiated a takeoff from a taxiway, leading to swift intervention by air traffic controllers. Both incidents, under investigation, highlight increasing concerns over aviation safety amidst a series of near misses and crashes, including a Delta plane overturning and a near collision in Chicago involving Southwest.


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