TORONTO – A Delta Air Lines flight carrying 80 passengers and crew skidded and flipped upside down during a harrowing emergency landing amid severe winter weather at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, leaving at least 18 people injured, authorities confirm. The incident has sparked a major aviation safety investigation involving U.S. and Canadian agencies.
Winter Weather Emergency Landing Turns Chaotic
Delta Flight 4819, operated by a regional carrier departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, encountered treacherous wintry conditions while landing at Toronto Pearson around 1:15 p.m. CST. Despite the runway being dry and no crosswinds reported by airport officials, the aircraft overturned, triggering a full-scale emergency response.
Toronto Pearson CEO Deborah Flint praised the rapid action of first responders, stating, “Airport emergency workers executed a textbook response, reaching the crash site within minutes to evacuate passengers safely.” Seventeen passengers were transported to hospitals, including two adults airlifted in critical condition—a woman in her 40s and a man in his 60s. A child initially listed in critical care was later reported in good condition by The Hospital for Sick Children.
Multinational Passengers, Swift Evacuation Amid Crisis
The flight carried 76 passengers and four crew members, including 22 Canadians and a multinational roster of travelers. Peel Regional Paramedic Services confirmed injuries ranged from minor to moderate, with no fatalities reported. Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed relief, stating, “Thankfully, everyone survived this terrifying ordeal.”
Delta Air Lines Cancels Flights, Vows Support
Delta CEO Ed Bastian extended condolences, saying, “The hearts of the entire Delta family are with those affected.” The airline canceled all remaining Monday flights at Pearson, disrupting travel plans amid peak winter season. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA emphasized no crew fatalities and urged against speculation as investigations unfold.
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TSB Canada, NTSB Launch Joint Safety Probe
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is leading the crash investigation, with support from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Key focuses include winter weather impacts, runway conditions, and aircraft performance. Toronto Pearson Fire Chief Todd Aitken noted the runway was dry at the time, deepening questions about the cause.
Travel Delays Expected Amid Runway Closures
Two runways will remain closed Tuesday for the ongoing probe, prompting airport officials to warn travelers of potential delays. The incident underscores critical concerns about air travel safety during winter operations and emergency protocols.
Stay updated on this developing story as aviation authorities work to determine the cause of the Delta plane crash and reinforce passenger safety measures.
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