All 21 passengers injured in Delta plane crash released from hospital
 

All passengers who were hospitalized after a Delta Air Lines flight crashed and flipped upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday have been released.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian delivered the update Thursday morning.

"The Delta and Endeavor families are grateful that all those injured Monday have been released from the hospital, and we extend our thanks to everyone who provided care to them over the past few days," Bastian said. "We will continue to connect one-on-one with customers, employees and loved ones as we move forward to make sure their needs are met with care."

Two of the 21 passengers injured suffered critical injuries. All of the 80 people on board Flight 4819 — 76 passengers and four crew members — survived the fiery crash.

What caused Monday's crash remains under investigation by the Canadian Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration. On Tuesday, officials confirmed that the aircraft's black box has been recovered.

The plane, operated by Minneapolis-based Delta Air Lines subsidiary Endeavor Air, struck the landing strip as it arrived at Toronto Airport at about 1:15 p.m. CST, according to Delta. Images and video of the crash showed the CRJ-900 aircraft catching fire when it hit the pavement and proceeding to turn sideways while sliding across the airfield, losing its tail and both wings along the way.

In an update Wednesday evening, a Delta spokesperson said the airline is offering $30,000 to passengers who were aboard the flight. A spokesperson for the company says the Delta Care Team is telling passengers that "this gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights."  

Also Wednesday evening, officials confirmed that the damaged aircraft had been removed from the airport runway.

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Comprehension

What happened to Delta Air Lines Flight 4819?
How many people were on board the plane?
How many passengers were injured, and how many had critical injuries?
What agencies are investigating the crash?
What is the purpose of the aircraft’s black box?
How did the plane get damaged during the crash?
What offer did Delta Air Lines make to the passengers?
What statement did Delta’s CEO make regarding the incident?
What did the Delta Care Team say about the $30,000 payment?
What was the final update on the condition of the injured passengers?

Discussion

How do you think airlines should handle compensation and support after accidents?
What safety measures do you think could prevent accidents like this in the future?
Do you think the $30,000 compensation is enough? Why or why not?
Have you ever experienced a flight emergency or delay? How did it feel?
Why do you think it is important to investigate aviation accidents?
What are the responsibilities of airline companies toward their passengers after an accident?
How can passengers stay calm and safe during an emergency landing?
If you were in charge of an airline, what policies would you implement to improve safety?
Should governments require airlines to provide automatic compensation after crashes? Why or why not?
What impact do you think accidents like this have on public trust in air travel?

Vocabulary

Crash landing – An emergency landing that results in damage to the aircraft.
Investigation – A process of finding out the cause of an event.
Black box – A device in an aircraft that records flight data and cockpit conversations.
Critical injuries – Severe injuries that are life-threatening.
Subsidiary – A company that is owned or controlled by another company.
Airfield – An area where aircraft take off, land, and are maintained.
Runway – The strip of land where planes land and take off.
Compensation – Money is given to someone to make up for loss or damage.
Fiery crash – A crash that involves fire or explosion.
Spokesperson – A person who represents an organization and gives statements.