On February 17, 2025, Delta Connection Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, experienced a severe accident upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Delta Plane Crash Lands Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, en route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, overturned on the runway during its landing at approximately 2:45 PM local time. All 80 individuals on board 76 passengers and four crew members were safely evacuated. However, 18 passengers sustained injuries, with three reported in critical condition, including a child.
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Plane Overturns During Landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, Injuring 18
Strong winds swept across Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday afternoon as a Delta flight carrying 80 passengers and crew approached the runway. Cleared for landing, the Bombardier CRJ900 descended toward the snow-covered tarmac.
However, within moments, disaster struck—the aircraft crashed onto the runway, overturned, and caught fire, prompting an urgent response from airport fire crews.
While all passengers and crew survived, at least 18 people were injured, including a child who is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities are still investigating how the plane flipped onto its roof.
Harsh Weather Conditions in Toronto
Delta Flight 4819 had departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and was scheduled to land at Toronto Pearson shortly before 3 p.m. local time.
Toronto had been experiencing strong winds and heavy snowfall throughout the day. Airport crews had worked overnight to clear approximately eight inches of snow from the runways. As the aircraft neared its destination, air traffic controllers warned the pilots of wind gusts reaching 38 mph.
Mere moments later, the plane overturned upon landing. Flames erupted as it tumbled across the runway, sending a massive fireball into the air while passengers were left suspended in their seats.
Eyewitness Accounts of the Crash
Emergency response teams rushed onto the tarmac, dousing the aircraft’s battered fuselage with thick layers of fire retardant. Footage from the scene shows extensive fire damage, with parts of the plane’s fiberglass frame melted around the engine and thick black scorch marks along its exterior.
Passenger Peter Koukov described the terrifying ordeal: “We were upside down, hanging like bats.” After unbuckling his seatbelt, he stood on the plane’s ceiling, helping others down from their seats.
Flight attendants assisted passengers in evacuating through open exit doors, repeatedly urging them to leave personal belongings behind. However, some still exited with their bags, as seen in video footage captured by Koukov.
Airport Operations Disrupted
The crash forced Toronto Pearson International Airport to temporarily close all five runways, causing significant flight delays and diversions. While most runways have since reopened, the two affected by the crash will remain closed for several days as investigators examine the wreckage.
Authorities continue to piece together what led to the dramatic accident as passengers and airline officials process the aftermath of the harrowing landing.
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