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Delta Flight Overturns in Toronto Landing, No Fatalities Reported

A Delta Airlines regional jet carrying 80 people flipped onto its roof during landing in Toronto, leaving 21 injured but no deaths.

  • The Bombardier CRJ900, en route from Minneapolis, flipped onto its roof upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on February 17, 2025.
  • Emergency teams responded swiftly, evacuating all 76 passengers and 4 crew members; 21 people sustained injuries, with 19 already discharged from hospitals.
  • Weather conditions included strong winds and icy temperatures, though investigators have not confirmed if these contributed to the incident.
  • Videos from the scene show the aircraft smoking, with passengers evacuating while emergency responders sprayed the plane with water.
  • The cause of the accident remains unclear, with investigations led by Canadian authorities and supported by U.S. aviation officials.
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