Toronto: A Delta Airlines jet carrying 80 people crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down upon impact. At least 15 passengers sustained injuries, with three reported in critical condition, according to emergency responders.
Incident Details
- The Endeavor Air flight 4819, a CRJ-900 jet, was arriving from Minneapolis, Minnesota when it crashed at approximately 3:30 PM (local time).
- The plane flipped upside down on the runway, leaving passengers scrambling to evacuate.
- Dramatic images and videos shared online showed passengers shielding their faces as smoke rose from the wreckage while fire crews doused the aircraft.
Casualties & Emergency Response
- 15 people were injured, including:
- A child
- A man in his 60s
- A woman in her 40s
- Emergency services transported all injured passengers to hospitals via ambulances and helicopters.
Official Reactions & Investigation
- Toronto Pearson Airport confirmed the incident, stating:
“Emergency teams are responding. All passengers and crew are accounted for.” - Delta Airlines acknowledged the crash but assured there were no fatalities.
- Canada’s Transportation Safety Board deployed a team to investigate the cause of the crash.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed relief that no lives were lost.
- Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand is closely monitoring the situation.
Possible Weather Impact
- The crash follows a severe snowstorm in eastern Canada, which caused multiple flight cancellations over the weekend.
- Strong winds and freezing temperatures continued to impact Toronto on Monday.
Recent Aviation Incidents
This incident comes amid a string of recent aviation accidents in North America, including:
- A mid-air collision between a US Army helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington, killing 67 people.
- A medical transport plane crash in Philadelphia, resulting in seven deaths.
