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Delta Air Lines plane crashes, lands on roof at Toronto airport
By Karah Rucker (Anchor), Kalé Carey (Reporter), Michael Edwards (Video editor)
- A Delta Air Lines plane crashed while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane flipped upside down on the snow-covered runway.
- All passengers and crew members have been accounted for, according to a statement from the airport.
- The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
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Emergency crews responded to a Delta Air Lines plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, where authorities evacuated at least 80 people after the plane flipped upside down during the crash. The incident occurred while the flight was attempting to land.
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- A Delta Air Lines plane from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping over on the tarmac.
- One person is in critical condition, and seven others have mild to moderate injuries, according to a local paramedic spokesperson.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed relief that there were no casualties and stated provincial officials are in contact with relevant authorities.
- All 80 passengers and crew aboard the plane have been accounted for.
- No summary available because of a lack of coverage.
- Delta Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, affecting approximately 80 passengers and crew members according to the FAA.
- Ornge, a medical transport service in Ontario, reported transporting three people with critical injuries, including a child, to hospitals for treatment.
- Reports indicate at least eight people were injured during the landing, but the extent of their injuries remains unclear according to Peel Regional Police.
- The powerful storm caused significant disruptions, canceling 92 flights at Toronto Pearson Airport, with 12.2 cm of snow accumulating by 8 a.m. On February 16, 2025.
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Delta Air Lines plane crashes
The Delta Air Lines flight took off from Minneapolis just after 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, and crashed hours later in Toronto, flipping over and ending up on its roof.
Paramedics told reporters at the scene that at least eight people sustained injuries, but the severity of those injuries has not been confirmed.
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Pictures and video on social media show the plane with various types of damage, including on the wing and tail. Video also captured firefighters hosing down the plane after the crash.
In a post on social media platform X, Toronto Pearson International Airport confirmed that all passengers and crew members were accounted for.
Toronto Pearson is aware of an incident upon landing involving a Delta Airlines plane arriving from Minneapolis. Emergency teams are responding. All passengers and crew are accounted for.
— Toronto Pearson (@TorontoPearson) February 17, 2025
Investigation ongoing
Canadian police are still investigating potential injuries from the crash. The cause of the incident remains unclear, with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada launching an investigation to determine what led to the crash.
The Association of Flight Attendants union confirmed there were no fatalities as a result of the incident.
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Bias Summary
- A Delta Air Lines plane from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping over on the tarmac.
- One person is in critical condition, and seven others have mild to moderate injuries, according to a local paramedic spokesperson.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed relief that there were no casualties and stated provincial officials are in contact with relevant authorities.
- All 80 passengers and crew aboard the plane have been accounted for.
- No summary available because of a lack of coverage.
- Delta Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, affecting approximately 80 passengers and crew members according to the FAA.
- Ornge, a medical transport service in Ontario, reported transporting three people with critical injuries, including a child, to hospitals for treatment.
- Reports indicate at least eight people were injured during the landing, but the extent of their injuries remains unclear according to Peel Regional Police.
- The powerful storm caused significant disruptions, canceling 92 flights at Toronto Pearson Airport, with 12.2 cm of snow accumulating by 8 a.m. On February 16, 2025.
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Last Updated
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