Delta Plane Crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport Leaves 15 Injured, 3 in Critical Condition.
On Monday, February 17, 2025, a Delta Air Lines flight crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, causing significant injuries to passengers and crew. The incident occurred around 2:15 PM local time as the plane, arriving from Minneapolis, attempted to land amid gusty winds of up to 65 km/h. The aircraft flipped upside down upon touchdown, resulting in injuries to at least 15 people, with three individuals in critical condition.
The flight, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, was operated by Endeavor Air and carried 76 passengers and four crew members. All passengers and crew were accounted for, and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has launched an investigation into the crash, focusing on the aircraft’s right wing, which was missing, and the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder to determine the cause of the accident.
Passengers described the chaotic scene as they evacuated the plane onto the snow-covered tarmac. Some shared footage and photographs of the surreal moment, capturing the overturned aircraft and the immediate response from first responders. The airport temporarily suspended departures and arrivals but resumed operations by 5 PM.
Among the injured were a young child airlifted to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, a man in his 60s taken to St. Michael’s Hospital, and a woman in her 40s transported to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. All three are in critical condition but expected to survive. Twelve other passengers sustained mild to moderate injuries.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian expressed his gratitude to the first responders and Delta team members for their swift action and support. The airline canceled all flights in and out of Pearson for the rest of the day, causing significant delays and diversions to other airports.
The crash has raised questions about the safety of air travel and the impact of adverse weather conditions on landing procedures. The TSB’s investigation will provide more insights into the factors contributing to the accident and help prevent similar incidents in the future.
