- 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.
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.
