On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft, arriving from Minneapolis, overturned upon landing. All 80 individuals onboard—76 passengers and four crew members—survived, though 18 sustained injuries. The incident occurred around 2:15 PM local time under clear weather conditions. Emergency responders swiftly evacuated the aircraft before it was engulfed in flames. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by Canadian and U.S. transportation safety authorities.
This event is part of a series of aviation incidents in North America in recent months, underscoring the importance of rigorous safety protocols and prompt emergency responses.
incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport are ongoing. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900LR operated by Endeavor Air, overturned upon landing on February 17, resulting in 18 injuries among the 80 passengers and crew; fortunately, there were no fatalities. Initial reports suggest that the runway was dry with no crosswinds at the time of the crash, contradicting earlier assumptions of icy conditions. Passengers described the harrowing experience, with one noting, “We were upside down hanging like bats.” The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, in collaboration with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Flight operations at Toronto Pearson have resumed normalcy following temporary disruptions.
For a detailed overview of the incident, you can watch the following video:
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