Miracle at Toronto Airport: All 80 Passengers Survive Plane Crash and Flip

A Delta Air Lines flight with 80 passengers and crew crashed and flipped over while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, but all survived. Eighteen people were injured, including a child and two adults in critical condition. The crash occurred amid severe winter weather, and investigations are ongoing.

Miracle at Toronto Airport: All 80 Passengers Survive Plane Crash and Flip

A Delta Air Lines flight with 80 passengers and crew onboard crashed and flipped over while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, amid severe winter weather conditions. Thankfully, all individuals onboard survived the crash, though 18 people sustained injuries. The injured included a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s, who were reported to be in critical condition. Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, and authorities have praised their efforts, emphasizing that no lives were lost in this tragic event.

The flight, Delta 4819, was traveling from Minneapolis and operated by Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary. The aircraft involved was a 16-year-old CRJ900, a model built by Canadian aerospace company Bombardier. The incident occurred at approximately 14:15 ET (19:15 GMT), with the plane crashing and flipping onto its roof as it made its approach for landing. Images of the crash site showed the plane lying upside down on the snow-covered tarmac, with one of its wings seemingly missing. The reason for the crash remains unclear, with an investigation launched by the Canada Transportation Safety Board (TSB) to assess the incident further.

Despite the seriousness of the crash, emergency personnel’s quick response was hailed as exemplary. Deborah Flint, head of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, expressed gratitude that no fatalities occurred, and credited emergency responders for their swift actions. The crash led to the temporary closure of the airport, with multiple flights affected. However, operations resumed a few hours later at approximately 17:00 local time, although two runways remained closed for several days while investigations continued. Passengers were advised to expect delays as a result of the crash and subsequent investigations.

Witnesses to the event shared footage of passengers escaping the upturned aircraft, some of whom were assisted by airport staff. In one video, a man described the scene, saying, “Our plane crashed, it’s upside down.” He added that most passengers appeared to be unharmed, though some reported smoke coming from the plane. Emergency responders sprayed foam on the aircraft to prevent further hazards, and passengers were quickly evacuated.

The weather conditions in Toronto on Monday contributed to a challenging situation. Light snow was falling during the crash, adding to the ongoing snowstorm disruptions that had already affected the area. Over the preceding weekend, two major storms had dumped between 30 and 50 cm (11.8 to 19.6 inches) of snow on the city, which had caused significant delays at the airport. Prior to the crash, airport authorities had already warned passengers about the expected impact of frigid temperatures and high winds on airport operations.

Though Toronto Pearson Airport’s operations resumed after a brief pause, travelers experienced significant disruption. Several flights were delayed or canceled, with many passengers stranded at the airport for extended periods. For instance, James and Andrea Turner, who were in the customs area when the crash occurred, described being evacuated from the area and returned to the general airport hall, which became overcrowded as a result.

Officials from both Canada and Minnesota expressed gratitude to the first responders. Ontario Premier Doug Ford assured the public that local authorities were in contact with the airport and would provide any necessary support. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also praised the professionalism of those who responded to the crash.

This incident marks the fourth major aviation accident in North America within the last month. The previous crashes include a tragic in-air collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter near Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan airport, which claimed the lives of all 67 people aboard.

All 80 people on board a flight that crashed and flipped during its landing at Toronto Pearson Airport have survived, though 18 were injured, including a critically injured child, man, and woman. The incident occurred amid severe winter weather as Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 from Minneapolis landed. The CRJ900 aircraft, built by Bombardier, overturned on the snow-covered runway, with at least one wing missing. Emergency personnel were praised for their swift response. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and an investigation is underway. Flight operations resumed after a few hours, although two runways remained closed for several days. The airport had been facing weather-related delays prior to the crash.

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025, with the plane overturning on the snow-covered runway. At least 18 passengers were hospitalized, though none had life-threatening injuries. Three people, including a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s, were critically injured. The child was in stable condition at a hospital. The 76 passengers and four crew members were evacuated safely. No fatalities were reported, thanks to the quick response of emergency teams.

An investigation into the crash’s cause, which occurred amid strong winds and snow, is underway, led by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. While the runway was dry, winds of up to 40 mph were reported. Toronto Pearson briefly halted flights, but operations resumed later, with some runways remaining closed. Delta and local officials expressed gratitude for the swift actions of the first responders.