Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada around 2:45 p.m. local time
A Delta Air Lines plane flipped on landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, injuring eight passengers. The Delta aircraft flips incident occurred Monday during a regional flight from Minneapolis it had 80 passengers on board. Emergency teams responded swiftly to the scene.
First, the aircraft experienced issues upon touchdown, causing it to overturn. Next, rescue operations began immediately to assist passengers and crew. Finally, authorities confirmed eight injuries, with no fatalities reported.
However, one person is in critical condition, while the others have minor to moderate injuries. Emergency crews responded quickly, and passengers were seen climbing out of the aircraft onto the icy tarmac.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but it happened during gusty winds and frigid conditions. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a ground stop at the airport, and the airport remains closed for now. “Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada around 2:45 p.m. local time,” a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Delta Air Lines posted a statement on its website about the crash: “Delta is aware of reports of Endeavor Flight 4819 operating from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Toronto-Pearson International Airport as involved in an incident. We are working to confirm any details and will share the most current information on news.delta.com as soon as it becomes available,” the statement said.