Delta Plane Crashes on Landing at Toronto Airport, Injuring at Least 18

Delta Air Lines Plane Overturns Upon Landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, 18 Injured

At least 18 people were injured after a Delta Air Lines regional jet crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport and flipped over on Monday afternoon, but all survived, officials said.

Accident Details

The incident occurred at around 2:45 p.m. ET, when Delta Flight 4819, operated by the carrier’s regional subsidiary Endeavor, originated in Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. The plane was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members. All 80 people on board were evacuated from the plane, a CRJ-900 regional jet, after the accident.

Injuries and Evacuation

Two people were airlifted in critical condition, according to Peel Regional Paramedic Services. The rest of the passengers were treated for minor injuries at the scene. The crash was reported to have occurred on the runway, and the plane flipped over onto its side.

Response and Investigation

Flights to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport were temporarily halted but resumed as of 5 p.m. ET. Delta said in a statement that it had canceled the rest of its flights to and from Toronto Monday and issued travel waivers to affected passengers. The airline’s CEO, Ed Bastian, expressed his gratitude to the Delta and Endeavor team members and first responders on site.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the crash investigation, with a team of U.S. investigators participating. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated on social media that FAA investigators were en route to Toronto and that he is working with his Canadian counterparts to assist in the investigation.

Background and Recent Incidents

This incident comes weeks after a fatal midair collision in January at Washington D.C.’s Reagan International Airport, which killed all 64 people on an American Airlines regional jet and another three people on board an Army Black Hawk helicopter. The FAA was recently hit by layoffs, with several hundred air traffic controllers receiving firing notices over the weekend.

FAQs

Q: What happened in the Delta Air Lines plane crash?
A: A Delta Air Lines regional jet crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, flipped over, and injured at least 18 people.

Q: How many people were on board the plane?
A: 80 people, including 76 passengers and four crew members.

Q: Were there any fatalities?
A: No, all 80 people on board survived, but two people were airlifted in critical condition.

Q: What is the cause of the crash?
A: The cause of the crash is currently unknown and is under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Q: How will the investigation proceed?
A: The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the investigation, with a team of U.S. investigators participating.