A Delta Air Lines plane crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, sending 15 passengers to the hospital, including three in critical condition, according to Peel Regional Paramedic Services.
Flight Details & Crash Landing
The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900, was operating as Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto. Upon landing, it flipped over on the icy runway, sparking a small fire, which was swiftly extinguished by emergency crews.
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Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the crash, but aviation experts are speculating that strong crosswinds—which reached 40 mph on the ground—may have played a role.
Eyewitness Accounts & Survivor Reactions
Passengers and crew managed to escape, with some filming their harrowing experience inside the flipped aircraft and on the tarmac.
? This is a developing story. Further updates will follow as more details emerge.
