Amidst a shocking plane incident at Toronto Pearson, passengers narrate their terrifying experience as a Delta flight overturns during landing, causing injuries but, miraculously, no fatalities.
Delta Flight Crash: Passengers Describe Harrowing Experience at Toronto Pearson Airport
Delta Flight Crash: Passengers Describe Harrowing Experience at Toronto Pearson Airport
An unexpected plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport leaves passengers suspended upside down after a Delta flight flips on landing.
In a dramatic turn of events, a Delta Air Lines flight carrying 80 individuals from Minneapolis met with calamity as it crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Witnesses aboard the flight described their harrowing experience as the aircraft flipped upside down, leading to a scene of chaos and urgent rescue efforts.
Passenger John Nelson captured the gravity of the situation via social media, declaring, “Our plane crashed. It’s upside down.” Fortunately, all onboard survived the ordeal, though officials confirmed that eighteen passengers sustained injuries, with three individuals— a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s—being reported in serious condition.
As paramedics responded rapidly, Nelson noted, “Most people appear to be okay. We’re all getting off.” His comments were echoed by other passengers, including Peter Koukov, who recounted how they were left “hanging upside down in their seats,” comparing their precarious situation to “bats.”
The sequence of events remained astounding, especially as many individuals—still shaken—managed to escape unscathed from the aircraft. Nelson detailed a terrifying moment as he skidded on his side before the plane flipped, describing, “there was a big fireball out the left side of the plane.” Videos shared on social platforms depicted dramatic scenes of passengers clambering out of the overturned craft while fire crews sprayed it down with foam.
Despite the chaos, some passengers remained blissfully unaware of the crash's severity. Diane Perry, waiting in line to check her luggage, remarked on the irony of learning about the crash through family rumors while being present at the airport.
As the cause of the crash remains under investigation, two runways will remain closed for thorough analysis, and an airport official indicated that delays may be expected for passengers. Reflecting on the shocking incident, Nelson expressed his disbelief, stating, “It’s amazing that we’re still here,” as he continued to process the shock of the event.
Passenger John Nelson captured the gravity of the situation via social media, declaring, “Our plane crashed. It’s upside down.” Fortunately, all onboard survived the ordeal, though officials confirmed that eighteen passengers sustained injuries, with three individuals— a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s—being reported in serious condition.
As paramedics responded rapidly, Nelson noted, “Most people appear to be okay. We’re all getting off.” His comments were echoed by other passengers, including Peter Koukov, who recounted how they were left “hanging upside down in their seats,” comparing their precarious situation to “bats.”
The sequence of events remained astounding, especially as many individuals—still shaken—managed to escape unscathed from the aircraft. Nelson detailed a terrifying moment as he skidded on his side before the plane flipped, describing, “there was a big fireball out the left side of the plane.” Videos shared on social platforms depicted dramatic scenes of passengers clambering out of the overturned craft while fire crews sprayed it down with foam.
Despite the chaos, some passengers remained blissfully unaware of the crash's severity. Diane Perry, waiting in line to check her luggage, remarked on the irony of learning about the crash through family rumors while being present at the airport.
As the cause of the crash remains under investigation, two runways will remain closed for thorough analysis, and an airport official indicated that delays may be expected for passengers. Reflecting on the shocking incident, Nelson expressed his disbelief, stating, “It’s amazing that we’re still here,” as he continued to process the shock of the event.
