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Delta addresses false claims about Flight 4819 crew qualifications

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Delta Air Lines is responding to misinformation on social media about the qualifications of the flight crew involved in the crash of Endeavor Air Flight 4819. The incident occurred on February 17, 2025, at Toronto Pearson International Airport, resulting in injuries to 21 passengers. All 80 individuals aboard survived.

As speculation grows online regarding the flight crew's credentials, Delta has issued a statement detailing their qualifications. According to Delta, the captain was hired by Mesaba Airlines in 2007 and has held various safety and training roles. The airline refutes claims that the captain failed any training events or faced issues transitioning to a pilot position at Delta due to training failures.

The first officer joined Endeavor Air in January 2024 and completed her training by April of that year. Delta emphasizes that she exceeds federal flight-hour requirements and denies any allegations of failed training events.

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian defended the airline's rigorous training programs during an appearance on CBS Mornings. He highlighted that all pilots undergo extensive preparation for challenging conditions across different airports.

The crash involved a CRJ900 jet operated by Endeavor Air, which attempted to land amid adverse weather conditions caused by two winter storms. Video footage shows a rough landing approach possibly contributing to landing gear collapse.

Following the incident, Delta offered $30,000 compensation to each of the 76 passengers affected without affecting their legal rights. Two lawsuits have been filed against Delta as of Friday. Texas resident Marthinus Lourens claims he suffered physical injuries after being "drenched with jet fuel" when the plane rolled upside down. Minneapolis resident Hannah Krebs alleges "gross negligence" by the flight crew and "inadequate training" by Delta led to her extreme injuries and emotional distress.

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