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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flight attendant says Delta put 'profits over safety' in Toronto plane crash
A flight attendant awarded for her heroism after the Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto earlier this year is now suing the company, alleging it "cut corners on safety" and knowingly put passengers at risk, CBC News has learned. In a 15-page complaint filed in U.S. federal court in Michigan this week, Vanessa Miles says she was badly injured in the incident and is seeking "at least" $75 million US in damages. The lawsuit claims Delta and its subsidiary, Endeavor Air, are liable for negligence after assigning an "inexperienced" pilot and failing to properly train the flight crew. The airlines have not responded to Miles's allegations and her claims have not been tested in court. The fiery landing on Feb. 17 saw the Bombardier CRJ-900 flip upside down and skid along the runway at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, sending at least 21 people to hospital. Flight 4819 — operated by Endeavor — had taken off from Minneapolis with 80 passengers and crew. According to her lawsuit, the 67-year-old was employed as an Endeavor flight attendant at the time of the incident, but wasn't working that afternoon. Instead, she flew as a passenger to be in position for her next assignment — a practice in the industry commonly known as "deadheading." Attorney blames 'somebody's negligence' Michael Morse, the owner of the law firm hired by the plaintiff said Miles is still an Endeavor employee, but has been unable to work while recovering from her injuries. "Something went wrong here," Morse said in an interview. "These things don't just happen without somebody's negligence." In the complaint, Miles recounts being rendered unconscious while hanging upside down from her seatbelt after the plane came to a stop on its roof. She regained consciousness and "found herself soaked in jet fuel and surrounded by smoke," Miles's lawyer Madeline M. Sinkovich wrote. Miles, who lives in Detroit, was treated in a Toronto hospital and suffered multiple injuries, including to her knees and back, a broken left shoulder, plus post-traumatic stress disorder, according to her lawsuit. "Defendants knowingly, willfully, and repeatedly place profits over safety, resulting in this catastrophic incident and Plaintiff's severe injuries," the complaint reads. Miles alleges the airlines displayed a "disregard for passenger safety in pursuit of operational efficiency" by "assigning an inexperienced and inadequately trained pilot." What's more, she says Delta and Endeavor failed to properly maintain the plane's landing gear or establish adequate emergency response procedures. Miles was among the airline staff honoured earlier this year by the U.S. Association of Flight Attendants with an award for their "heroism beyond the call of duty" in the minutes following the crash. Miles and another off-duty flight attendant "sprang into action, assisting [the cabin crew] in an effort to get everyone to safety, even while injured themselves," the association said. Companies deny claims Her lawsuit adds to a growing chorus of complaints filed in U.S. courts in connection with the Toronto incident. According to a CBC News review of court records, Canadian and U.S. passengers have filed at least 19 lawsuits against Delta and its Minnesota-based subsidiary. "Plaintiffs claim that these injuries and losses are Delta's and Endeavor's fault, and not the fault of any other party," the companies' attorney Michael G. McQuillen wrote in a filing in May. "Defendants deny these allegations." Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant declined to comment on the case but said in an email that both flight crew members on Flight 4819 were "qualified and [U.S. Federal Aviation Administration] certified for their positions." WATCH | Air safety investigators reveal initial findings: Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) previously said the first officer — who completed her training 10 months before the crash — was operating the aircraft at the time, while the more experienced captain was seated next to her. Durrant said Delta and Endeavor are cooperating with the ongoing TSB investigation. When the TSB released its preliminary findings in March, it noted a high rate of descent in the flight's final seconds, as well as an unusual nose pitch. Still, the agency said it was too early to tell what caused the hard landing. The TSB's full report into the incident is expected to be released by the fall of 2026.
CBC
31-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
Flight attendant says Delta put 'profits over safety' in Toronto crash
A flight attendant awarded for her heroism after the Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto earlier this year is now suing the company, alleging it "cut corners on safety" and knowingly put passengers at risk, CBC News has learned. In a 15-page complaint filed in U.S. federal court in Michigan this week, Vanessa Miles says she was badly injured in the incident and is seeking "at least" $75 million US in damages. The lawsuit claims Delta and its subsidiary, Endeavor Air, are liable for negligence after assigning an "inexperienced" pilot and failing to properly train the flight crew. The airlines have not responded to Miles's allegations and her claims have not been tested in court. The fiery landing on Feb. 17 saw the Bombardier CRJ-900 flip upside down and skid along the runway at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, sending at least 21 people to hospital. Flight 4819 — operated by Endeavor — had taken off from Minneapolis with 80 passengers and crew. According to her lawsuit, the 67-year-old was employed as an Endeavor flight attendant at the time of the incident, but wasn't working that afternoon. Instead, she flew as a passenger to be in position for her next assignment — a practice in the industry commonly known as "deadheading." Attorney blames 'somebody's negligence' Michael Morse, the owner of the law firm hired by the plaintiff said Miles is still an Endeavor employee, but has been unable to work while recovering from her injuries. "Something went wrong here," Morse said in an interview. "These things don't just happen without somebody's negligence." In the complaint, Miles recounts being rendered unconscious while hanging upside down from her seatbelt after the plane came to a stop on its roof. She regained consciousness and "found herself soaked in jet fuel and surrounded by smoke," Miles's lawyer Madeline M. Sinkovich wrote. Miles, who lives in Detroit, was treated in a Toronto hospital and suffered multiple injuries, including to her knees and back, a broken left shoulder, plus post-traumatic stress disorder, according to her lawsuit. "Defendants knowingly, willfully, and repeatedly place profits over safety, resulting in this catastrophic incident and Plaintiff's severe injuries," the complaint reads. Miles alleges the airlines displayed a "disregard for passenger safety in pursuit of operational efficiency" by "assigning an inexperienced and inadequately trained pilot." What's more, she says Delta and Endeavor failed to properly maintain the plane's landing gear or establish adequate emergency response procedures. Miles was among the airline staff honoured earlier this year by the U.S. Association of Flight Attendants with an award for their "heroism beyond the call of duty" in the minutes following the crash. Miles and another off-duty flight attendant "sprang into action, assisting [the cabin crew] in an effort to get everyone to safety, even while injured themselves," the association said. Companies deny claims Her lawsuit adds to a growing chorus of complaints filed in U.S. courts in connection with the Toronto incident. According to a CBC News review of court records, Canadian and U.S. passengers have filed at least 19 lawsuits against Delta and its Minnesota-based subsidiary. "Plaintiffs claim that these injuries and losses are Delta's and Endeavor's fault, and not the fault of any other party," the companies' attorney Michael G. McQuillen wrote in a filing in May. "Defendants deny these allegations." Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant declined to comment on the case but said in an email that both flight crew members on Flight 4819 were "qualified and [U.S. Federal Aviation Administration] certified for their positions." WATCH | Air safety investigators reveal initial findings: Delta plane sent 'high rate of descent' alert before Toronto crash 4 months ago Delta Air Lines flight 4819 was coming in fast enough to set off an internal alert before it crashed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport last month, investigators say in a preliminary report that has not yet determined the accident's cause. Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) previously said the first officer — who completed her training 10 months before the crash — was operating the aircraft at the time, while the more experienced captain was seated next to her. Durrant said Delta and Endeavor are cooperating with the ongoing TSB investigation. When the TSB released its preliminary findings in March, it noted a high rate of descent in the flight's final seconds, as well as an unusual nose pitch. Still, the agency said it was too early to tell what caused the hard landing. The TSB's full report into the incident is expected to be released by the fall of 2026.
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The Independent
19-06-2025
- The Independent
Ryanair London to Greece flight crashes into fence after landing
A Ryanair flight from London crashed into a barrier after landing at an airport in Greece on Wednesday afternoon. Flight FR6080 from London Stansted to Kalamata International Airport collided with an airfield fence shortly after it safely touched down on 18 June. According to the airline, the Boeing 737 was taxiing to stand when 'the wing tip came in contact with a fence'. A passenger told The Sun that the aircraft had experienced 'severe turbulence' during the flight. The source added that holidaymakers in the cabin heard a 'loud banging sound' as the aircraft landed in Kalamata. Images appear to show the damaged wing torn from its usual position. Emergency services responded to the scene, and all passengers disembarked as usual following the tumultuous four-hour flight. FlightAware data says that the flight departed from London at 8.46am, landing in Kalamata, a city in the Peloponnese peninsula, at 2.45pm. A spokesperson for Ryanair said: 'This flight from London Stansted to Kalamata (18 June) was taxiing to stand when the wing tip came in contact with a fence at Kalamata Airport. 'The aircraft subsequently continued to stand, and passengers disembarked normally. The aircraft then underwent the required inspections and maintenance prior to its return to service.' It's not the first flight to stray from the runway this year. On 12 June, a JetBlue plane rolled off the runway while attempting to land at Boston Logan International Airport. Security footage from the airport showed passengers exiting the Airbus A220 by the stairs after the aircraft came to a stop in a grassy area. The Massachusetts Port Authority stated that there were no reported injuries, and it is not yet known what caused the plane to veer off.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Ryanair jet from UK crashes into barrier on runway at Greek airport wrecking the Boeing 737's wing after suffering 'severe turbulence' during flight
A Ryanair flight from London crashed into a barrier today after landing at a Greek airport. The Boeing 737, which had departed London Stansted Airport on Wednesday morning, suffered 'severe turbulence' during the flight, before it landed and collided with a barrier at Kalamata International Airport, leaving the jet's wing wrecked. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but passengers were told to stay on the plane despite fire concerns.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Ryanair plane from UK CRASHES on runway wrecking wing moments after landing at holiday airport leaving Brits terrified
A RYANAIR flight crashed into a barrier and smashed a wing after landing at a Greek airport - while terrified passengers were still inside. The Boeing 737 suffered 'severe turbulence' during the flight, before those onboard heard a huge bang as the aircraft landed and collided with a barrier. 2 Flight FR6080 departing from London Stansted on Wednesday morning landed safely at Kalamata International Airport - moments before the sudden smash. Emergency services were quickly drafted in, but petrified passengers were told to stay on the plane despite fire concerns following the wing wipeout - leaving those onboard the aircraft 'baffled'. Images obtained by The Sun show extensive damage to the Ryanair plane. The wing of the aircraft can be seen torn apart by the tough barrier. A source told The Sun: 'The flight took off from London Stansted on Wednesday morning and headed for Kalamata. 'There was severe turbulence during the flight, but it managed to land on the runway at Kalamata International. "The crew said it was going to be a bumpy landing." They added: 'But while it was taxi-ing down the runway towards the red and white barrier at the end, the plane turned and everyone heard this loud banging sound. "You could feel the impact.' The wing was wiped out by the impact of the barrier crash - as 'scared' passengers remained inside - under the instruction of the flight's crew. The source continued: 'There was an announcement that everyone had to wait on the plane for the fire brigade. 'With the wing damaged the way it was, why wouldn't you evacuate the plane first? 'Everyone was scared - it was the fact they said wait on the plane even though there was clearly a risk of fire." They also said there was already talk about "how weird it was that there was no signal for seatbelts while there was turbulence" on the way down. The Sun reached out to Ryanair for comment.
