On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, experienced a severe accident during its landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft, en route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, overturned on the runway upon touchdown. All 80 occupants—76 passengers and four crew members—survived, though 18 individuals sustained injuries.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 PM local time under clear weather conditions, with no immediate signs of adverse factors such as snow or ice on the runway. Emergency response teams promptly evacuated the passengers before a fire engulfed the aircraft. Among the injured were a child and two adults who were critically hurt, while 12 others suffered minor injuries.
In the aftermath, two runways at Toronto Pearson were temporarily closed to facilitate the investigation, leading to significant flight disruptions. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with both the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board collaborating to determine the factors that led to this rare and serious incident.
This event is part of a concerning series of aviation accidents in North America over the past month, including a fatal commuter plane crash in Alaska and a tragic midair collision near Washington, D.C.
Despite the severity of the Toronto incident, the survival of all passengers and crew is a testament to the effectiveness of emergency protocols and the rapid response of rescue teams. As investigations continue, authorities aim to uncover the root causes to prevent future occurrences.
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