A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, leaving passengers scrambling for safety. Authorities are investigating the cause.
February 18, 2025: Dramatic Footage Captures Passenger Rescue After Delta Plane Crash in Canada
A Delta Air Lines regional jet crash-landed at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, flipping upside down due to strong winds following a snowstorm. The incident left 18 people injured, including a child in critical condition, while the remaining 80 passengers and crew survived.
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Authorities confirmed there were no fatalities, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Shocking Footage from Inside the Crashed Plane
One of the survivors, Pete Koukov, posted a video from inside the aircraft as passengers were being rescued. The footage, now viral on social media, shows people evacuating the overturned plane while a fire engine sprays water to prevent a possible fire.
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Another distressed passenger, who was filmed hanging upside down in her seat, wrote:
“My plane crashed. I’m upside down.”
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A Delta passenger plane carrying 76 people crashed at Toronto's Pearson… pic.twitter.com/0jNOXcawyi
John Nelson, another survivor, shared a Facebook video of the aftermath, showing the snow-covered plane belly-up on the runway, with emergency responders working to assist passengers.
Nelson later told CNN:
“We hit the ground, and we were sideways, and then we were upside down. I unbuckled myself and fell to the ground. Some people were hanging and needed help getting down.”
Terrifying footage from John Nelson, a passenger on Delta Flight #DL4819. The plane flipped upside down upon landing in Toronto after a 1.5 hour trip from Minneapolis, MN.
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Miraculously, only 8 of 60 passengers are reported injured. The rest have walked off unharmed. pic.twitter.com/P7qbMBj0IQ
Timeline of the Crash: What Went Wrong?
- Flight Details: Delta’s CRJ900 aircraft, operated by Endeavor Air, took off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and landed in Toronto at 2:13 p.m. after an 86-minute flight.
- Weather Conditions: The landing took place amid high winds and frigid temperatures, following a 22 cm (8.6 inches) snowfall at Pearson Airport.
- Aircraft Status: The 16-year-old CRJ900 (manufactured by Bombardier) flipped upon landing and came to rest near the intersection of Runway 23 and Runway 15.
- Emergency Response: Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene, and all injured passengers were transported to hospitals.
Toronto Airport President Deborah Flint praised the quick response of first responders, stating:
“We are very grateful that there is no loss of life and relatively minor injuries.”
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Investigation Underway: What Experts Say
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Aviation expert Michael J. McCormick noted that while a plane flipping upside down is highly unusual, the survival of all 80 people is a testament to modern aviation safety technology and aircraft engineering.
Meanwhile, Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which acquired Bombardier’s CRJ program in 2020, confirmed its full cooperation with investigators.
Impact on Flights & Delays at Toronto Airport
The crash led to a two-hour shutdown at Toronto Pearson Airport, causing:
- Flight diversions to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, leading to additional delays.
- Closure of two runways, which could impact operations over the next few days.
Despite the severe impact on travel, aviation officials have reassured passengers that safety measures are in place, and flights have now resumed at Pearson Airport.
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