Delta Plane Crashes and Overturns with 80 People Onboard at Toronto Airport – Videos of the Aftermath

A Delta Air Lines plane | Source: Getty Images
A Delta Air Lines plane | Source: Getty Images

Delta Plane Crashes and Overturns with 80 People Onboard at Toronto Airport – Videos of the Aftermath

Rescue teams evacuated passengers after a Delta Air Lines flight crashed while landing at a major international airport. Videos captured the chaotic scene.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, carrying 80 people, crashed and overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time on Monday, February 17.

Emergency crews responded quickly, evacuating all passengers and crew members. The CRJ-900 jet had departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is leading the investigation and will provide further updates.

In a statement shared on X, formerly Twitter, Delta confirmed the crash and reported that 18 passengers sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals. No fatalities have been reported.

The airline stated that its primary focus is assisting those affected and has activated a Passenger Inquiry Center for families seeking information. It provided contact numbers for inquiries in Canada and the United States.

“In Canada, these individuals may reach out via 1-866-629-4775. In the United States, they may connect using 1-800-997-5454,” the statement read.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian expressed concern for those involved, “The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport.” He also thanked first responders and Delta staff assisting at the scene.

The flight was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members. Following the crash, Delta canceled all flights to and from Toronto Pearson for the remainder of the evening and issued a travel waiver for impacted passengers. The airline urged customers to check their flight status through the Fly Delta app.

Endeavor Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines based in Minneapolis, operated the aircraft. Delta has pledged to provide further updates as the investigation unfolds.

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