On February 17, 2025, a Delta connection The Endavor Air CRJ-900 turned upside down when landing at Toronto Person International Airport.
CRJ-900 with N932xj recorded the DL4819 flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ), with 76 travelers and four crew members on the plane. The trip left DL4819 MSP at 11:47 am local time after delaying an hour and 15 minutes.
At approximately 2:13 pm local time (19:13 UTC), the regional plane was on the runway of 23 in Toronto Pearson. However, upon landing, the plane turned upside down, as it was severely damaged.
The fuselage remained largely intact, but both wings, main landing equipment, and separate tail surfaces of the plane when effect.
Evidence and injuries
The respondents quickly arrived at the scene of the accident, evacuating all passengers from the debris. Initial reports indicated eight injuries, with one person injury. However, subsequent updates confirmed that 18 people were injured, three of whom were in critical condition.
Among the people with serious injuries were two adults, who were transported by the air ambulance to shock centers, and one child, who was transferred to the hospital for sick children in Toronto.
“The hearts of the entire Delta family are affected by today’s accident at Toronto Pearson International Airport. We are working to confirm the details and share the updates as soon as they are available,” said Air Lines.
Weather conditions
The weather data at the time of collapse suggested difficult circumstances, as strong crosses reach 28 knots and collect up to 35 knots.
Eyewitness reports described the plane that is struggling to maintain stability when landing. There was no immediate sign on the fire after the accident, which may have helped prevent more serious injuries or death.
The Transportation Council in Canada (TSB) launched an investigation into the incident, with the help of the American National Transportation Council (NTSB).
“The NTSB team leads a team of American investigators to help the Canada Transportation Council with an investigation into today’s Air Bombardier CRJ-900 lines at Toronto Person International Airport,” a NTSB spokesman said.
After the accident, Toronto Pearson temporarily suspended all domestic flights. Since then, the airport has resumed operations, but the delay continued throughout the day, as the emergency teams have cleared the debris and examined the investigators.