A Delta Airlines flight crashed while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon. The plane, a CRJ-900 aircraft, flipped upside down on the snowy runway.
Following the crash, Toronto airport CEO Deborah Flint confirmed that two runways will remain closed as officials investigate the incident. During a press briefing, Flint announced that while arrivals and departures from the airport’s other three runways were halted, operations resumed around 5:00 pm local time. However, the two runways involved in the crash will remain closed for the rest of the evening and potentially for several days as the investigation continues.
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The crash resulted in 17 passengers sustaining injuries. Delta Airlines later updated the number to 18 injured passengers, though there were no fatalities. Of the 76 passengers on board, 22 were Canadian, and the remaining passengers came from other countries.
Delta's official statement
In a post on X, Delta Airlines confirmed that Delta Connection Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, had been involved in a single-aircraft accident at approximately 2:15 pm ET. The flight had originated from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Delta further stated that their primary focus was on supporting those impacted and provided contact details for family and loved ones seeking information.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian expressed his sympathy to those affected by the crash. "The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today's incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport," Bastian said. He also thanked Delta and Endeavor team members, as well as first responders, for their swift action.
The flight involved a total of 80 people, including 76 passengers and 4 crew members. Delta has activated its Passenger Inquiry Center for family members of those involved in the incident.
Published: 18 Feb 2025, 07:56 am IST
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