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Delta Flight Flips on Toronto Runway; 80 Survive Harrowing Crash

The Bombardier CRJ900 overturned during landing in snowy and windy conditions, injuring 21 but avoiding fatalities.

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Delta regional jet crashes at Toronto Pearson International Airport
An image from John Nelson's footage of the plane crash

Overview

  • Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto flipped upside down during landing at Pearson Airport on February 17, 2025.
  • All 80 passengers and crew survived, with 21 individuals hospitalized for injuries ranging from minor to critical, though most have since been released.
  • Initial video evidence shows the plane hitting the runway hard, shearing off its right wing, and overturning, with investigators examining weather conditions and pilot handling as potential factors.
  • Passengers and crew worked together to evacuate the aircraft, which was leaking jet fuel and engulfed in smoke; emergency responders quickly extinguished fires and assisted survivors.
  • Canada's Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, with support from U.S. aviation authorities and the plane's manufacturer, to determine the cause of the crash.