Delta Plane Crash-Lands on Icy Toronto Runway
A Delta Air Lines Bombardier CRJ-900 crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping over on the icy runway. The dramatic incident sent 15 passengers to hospital, with three in critical condition, Peel Regional Paramedic Services confirmed.
Flight 4819 From Minneapolis Ends in Nightmare
Delta Flight 4819 was on approach from Minneapolis when it skidded and overturned on the runway amid fierce 40 mph crosswinds. A small fire broke out but was quickly doused by emergency crews, preventing further disaster.
Authorities have yet to confirm the official cause of the crash, but experts suspect the bone-chilling, slippery conditions and strong crosswinds played a major role.
Passengers Escape Horror, Share Shocking Videos
Miraculously, all passengers and crew escaped the flipped plane. Survivors stunned social media with videos capturing the chaos inside the overturned aircraft and on the frosty tarmac.
“I was just in a plane crash. Oh my god,” said passenger Ashley Zook on Snapchat.
“We just landed. Our plane crashed – it’s upside down. Most people are going to be okay,” posted John Nelson on Facebook after exiting safely.
Emergency Teams Rush to Scene, Airport Grounded
- 15 people hospitalized, including a critically injured child
- Remaining passengers suffer moderate to mild injuries
- Fire-retardant foam sprayed to stop blaze
Toronto Pearson briefly halted all flights, sparking major delays and diversions. Passengers were urged to check flight statuses before travelling.
Officials Respond and Investigation Launches
“Delta is aware of reports of Flight 4819 involved in an incident and is working to confirm details,” the airline said.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed relief there were no fatalities and pledged full provincial support.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is leading the crash investigation, backed by the US Federal Aviation Administration.
This crash marks the fourth major North American aviation incident within a month, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
More updates to follow as this story develops.
