Delta Air Lines plane crash: Jet flips upside down while landing at Toronto Pearson airport
A Delta Airlines plane has crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport and is pictured upside down with emergency teams responding to the incident on the runway
Toronto: Passengers evacuate plane after it crashes
ByTim HanlonNews Reporter
20:06, 17 Feb 2025 Updated20:38, 17 Feb 2025
A Delta Air Lines plane has crashed while landing at an airport in Toronto and is pictured upside down on the runway.
Shocking images show the plane having apparently flipped with emergency crews at the scene at Toronto Pearson Airport. The plane was arriving at the Canadian city from Minneapolis when the accident happened in wintry conditions with blizzard conditions on the ground.
One of the passengers, John Nelson, speaking of the incident on Facebook said: “In Toronto just landed our plane crashed it’s upside down.” He was talking as he appeared to be filming from the runway and looking at the plane as people were being helped to safety in the snow and ice. He added: "It's upside down everybody…. most people appear to be okay believe it or not."
And John told just how lucky they were as there was an explosion shortly afterwards. "I landed and was stuck upside down. It exploded shortly after the video," he said.
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Peel Paramedic Services say at least eight people are injured following an incident with a plane. There were reportedly close to 80 people on board. A local journalist wrote on X: It’s bad at the airport. Fire and police everywhere!"
But it appears that while the footage from the scene has led to fears of a deadly crash, that somehow everyone has been "accounted for", said the airport. "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," stated a spokesperson for the airport.
The plane has been pictured on the runway
Paramedics confirmed to CP24 that up to eight people were injured, adding they are unsure of the extent of injuries. It is understood that it was Delta Airlines CRJ-900, operating as Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ), that was involved in the incident. Data from Flightradar24 shows an Orange Air ambulance helicopter landing at the airport.
The Peel Regional Police has also said it is responding to an accident at the Pearson Airport, later adding it is its "understanding" all the passengers are out and safe.
Many people have taken to social media to comment on the incident and have told of their shock at the state of the plane. "Thank god nobody was killed, I can’t believe the plane remained in tact Pearson should not be accepting aircraft with the current runway conditions," wrote one person on X. Another said: "Could have ended very badly, thankful every came off the airplane unscathed…" A further person commented: "That’s heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with everyone affected—stay safe.."
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