Tue Feb 18 04:36:21 UTC 2025: ## Delta Air Lines Plane Crash-Lands in Toronto, Leaving 18 Injured
**Toronto, Canada** – A Delta Air Lines flight operated by Endeavor Air crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, flipping upside down on the runway. While 18 people sustained injuries, miraculously, there were no fatalities among the 80 people on board.
Flight 4819, originating from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members when it encountered an unexplained incident during landing. The aircraft, a CRJ-900, came to rest inverted, with dramatic images circulating on social media showing passengers exiting the damaged plane amidst strong winds and blowing snow.
Emergency responders arrived swiftly, evacuating all passengers within minutes. Paramedic services reported that three individuals – a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s – were critically injured. All injured passengers were transported to local hospitals.
Toronto Pearson Airport temporarily suspended all flights following the incident, resuming operations approximately two hours later. Significant delays are expected for travelers.
Airport officials confirmed that the runway was dry and there were no crosswind conditions at the time of the landing. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, with assistance from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Both US and Canadian officials have stated that they are committed to a thorough investigation to determine what led to the crash.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian expressed the airline’s concern for those affected by the incident. Canadian Transport Minister Anita Anand and Ontario Premier Doug Ford also issued statements expressing relief at the lack of fatalities and pledging full support for the investigation.
The incident follows other recent aviation accidents in North America, highlighting the need for continued safety improvements within the industry. The investigation is ongoing.
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