A Delta Air Lines flight arriving from Minneapolis overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, critically injuring one child and two adults, as confirmed by emergency personnel. Social media erupted with images depicting the plane on its roof, missing at least one wing on the snow-covered tarmac.
Plane Crash at Toronto Pearson Airport Leaves Three Critically Injured
Plane Crash at Toronto Pearson Airport Leaves Three Critically Injured
Disaster strikes as a Delta Air Lines flight lands upside down, leading to widespread airport disruptions.
With 80 individuals onboard—76 passengers and four crew members—all were accounted for, but 18 were subsequently transported to hospitals. The individuals suffering critical injuries include a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s, according to the Ontario air ambulance service, Ornge.
Toronto Pearson Airport President and CEO Deborah Flint praised the emergency crew's "textbook" response during a subsequent briefing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the flight as Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air. The aircraft, a CRJ900, was involved in the incident just after 2:15 PM ET.
Though the airport was briefly shut down, operations resumed around 5 PM. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada initiated an investigation, noting that two runways would remain closed for several days, leading to anticipated delays for travelers.
Early reports indicated harsh wind conditions, but Toronto Pearson fire chief Todd Aitken observed the runway at the time was dry, contradicting claims of gusty winds. Video footage from social media captured passengers escaping the wreckage as emergency responders worked to put out resulting fires.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz both expressed gratitude for the first responders. As flight schedules faced disrupted waves of cancellations and delays, many passengers found themselves stranded, with some facing unexpected multi-day stays in Toronto.
This incident marks a troubling trend, as it is the fourth major aviation event in North America this past month, including a catastrophic mid-air collision near Washington D.C.
Toronto Pearson Airport President and CEO Deborah Flint praised the emergency crew's "textbook" response during a subsequent briefing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the flight as Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air. The aircraft, a CRJ900, was involved in the incident just after 2:15 PM ET.
Though the airport was briefly shut down, operations resumed around 5 PM. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada initiated an investigation, noting that two runways would remain closed for several days, leading to anticipated delays for travelers.
Early reports indicated harsh wind conditions, but Toronto Pearson fire chief Todd Aitken observed the runway at the time was dry, contradicting claims of gusty winds. Video footage from social media captured passengers escaping the wreckage as emergency responders worked to put out resulting fires.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz both expressed gratitude for the first responders. As flight schedules faced disrupted waves of cancellations and delays, many passengers found themselves stranded, with some facing unexpected multi-day stays in Toronto.
This incident marks a troubling trend, as it is the fourth major aviation event in North America this past month, including a catastrophic mid-air collision near Washington D.C.
