**Emergency services respond swiftly as investigations begin into the incident involving a CRJ900 aircraft.**
**Plane Accident at Toronto Pearson Airport Leaves Three in Critical Condition**
**Plane Accident at Toronto Pearson Airport Leaves Three in Critical Condition**
**A Delta Airlines flight overturns on landing, causing multiple injuries amid challenging weather.**
The aviation community and passengers at Toronto Pearson Airport are grappling with the aftermath of a serious incident that involved a Delta Airlines flight, resulting in three individuals suffering critical injuries, including a child. The aircraft, a CRJ900 operated by Endeavor Air, was reported to have flipped over while attempting to land at the busy Canadian airport.
Visuals emerging from the scene show the aircraft lying upside down on the snow-blanketed tarmac, with at least one wing detached. A total of 80 individuals were on board the flight from Minneapolis, with 76 passengers and four crew members. Emergency services reported that 18 people were taken to local hospitals for treatment, while the remaining passengers and crew members were accounted for.
Toronto Pearson Airport's President, Deborah Flint, praised the emergency response teams for their rapid and effective action in what she characterized as a "textbook" response, ensuring no fatalities occurred. The airport temporarily closed operations after the incident, but resumed flights later in the afternoon following the crash.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Authority confirmed that Delta Flight 4819 was involved in the accident, which occurred around 14:15 ET. The airline expressed its commitment to supporting those affected by the incident. Among the injured, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 40s are also receiving critical care.
As investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada work to determine the cause of the accident, Toronto Pearson fire chief Todd Aitken indicated initial findings suggest favorable runway conditions at the time of landing, countering earlier speculations regarding strong crosswinds.
Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene, with passengers navigating their way out of the overturned plane amid emergency crews spraying the aircraft with foam. Travelers reported frustration over subsequent flight cancellations and delays as the airport worked to return to normal operations.
Amid the turmoil, provincial officials from Ontario and Minnesota shared gratitude for first responders and commitment to assist with unfolding crises. The incident marks the latest in a series of aviation disruptions across North America, further highlighting the challenges presented by adverse weather conditions during the busy travel season following heavy snowfall in the area.
Visuals emerging from the scene show the aircraft lying upside down on the snow-blanketed tarmac, with at least one wing detached. A total of 80 individuals were on board the flight from Minneapolis, with 76 passengers and four crew members. Emergency services reported that 18 people were taken to local hospitals for treatment, while the remaining passengers and crew members were accounted for.
Toronto Pearson Airport's President, Deborah Flint, praised the emergency response teams for their rapid and effective action in what she characterized as a "textbook" response, ensuring no fatalities occurred. The airport temporarily closed operations after the incident, but resumed flights later in the afternoon following the crash.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Authority confirmed that Delta Flight 4819 was involved in the accident, which occurred around 14:15 ET. The airline expressed its commitment to supporting those affected by the incident. Among the injured, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 40s are also receiving critical care.
As investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada work to determine the cause of the accident, Toronto Pearson fire chief Todd Aitken indicated initial findings suggest favorable runway conditions at the time of landing, countering earlier speculations regarding strong crosswinds.
Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene, with passengers navigating their way out of the overturned plane amid emergency crews spraying the aircraft with foam. Travelers reported frustration over subsequent flight cancellations and delays as the airport worked to return to normal operations.
Amid the turmoil, provincial officials from Ontario and Minnesota shared gratitude for first responders and commitment to assist with unfolding crises. The incident marks the latest in a series of aviation disruptions across North America, further highlighting the challenges presented by adverse weather conditions during the busy travel season following heavy snowfall in the area.
