Wed Feb 19 07:52:44 UTC 2025: ## Delta Flight Crashes and Burns in Icy Toronto Landing
**Toronto, Canada** – A Delta Air Lines CRJ-900 passenger jet carrying 80 people experienced a dramatic crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, resulting in a fiery scene and widespread injuries. Video footage captured the plane skidding, flipping onto its roof, and catching fire upon landing.
The flight, Delta 4819 from Minneapolis, encountered challenging icy and windy conditions during its approach. Passengers described a forceful landing, followed by a sudden sideways skid, and then an overturn. The plane came to rest upside down, slightly off the runway.
Initial reports indicated 21 passengers were hospitalized, but all but two have since been discharged, with their injuries not considered life-threatening. Passengers praised the swift response of first responders and the teamwork amongst passengers in the immediate aftermath. One passenger recounted hearing a loud bang followed by chaos as the cabin was turned upside down.
The incident occurred after days of record snowfall in Toronto, with over 20 inches accumulating in just a few days – significantly more than the total snowfall from the previous winter. While airport officials emphasized the airport’s safety measures and the effectiveness of the emergency response, the unusual weather conditions are being investigated as a potential contributing factor.
The Transport Safety Board of Canada is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash, examining the wreckage and interviewing witnesses. Airport officials are working to reopen the affected runways. While the exact cause remains undetermined, the incident highlights the challenges faced by pilots and airport personnel during severe winter weather.
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