Originally Posted by
JoeO
according to a recording of airport tower radio traffic. ….. an air traffic controller told the Delta pilot there were winds of 26 mph, gusting up to 38 mph, blowing across the plane’s path at a 40-degree angle,
(((( the wind check could have been given more than a minute before touchdown……..where at touchdown, gusts and direction could have been drastically different))))))))))
landing hot with no flare certainly questionable
Joe, (
Why did the Delta plane crash and flip in Toronto? Here's what we know. ) This was monday the 17th. Quote in the article
" Toronto was experiencing rough and frigid weather
Evacuees from the plane crash were met with harsh wintry conditions when they exited onto the airfield, with one person likening the environment to tundra weather. Snow and ice coated the tarmac, and powerful, blustery winds could be seen on video.
Meteorologists said Toronto was experiencing blowing snow when the accident occurred, and visibility had been reduced to 6 miles. Winds were gusting up to 37 miles per hour and temperatures dropped far below freezing to just 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
But Toronto International Airport Fire Chief Todd Aitken said Monday that the airport runway was dry at the time of the crash, and there were no crosswind conditions as the Delta flight arrived.
Bastian told "CBS Mornings" that the flight crew was an experienced group familiar with Toronto's intense winter weather. "
This reported Monday the 16th, this provided by the airport fire chief who would know this, also said the pilots were experienced in this type conditions at the airport.
No matter what was the reasoning, it is but a sad affair for everyone involved, at least all survived.
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