In a chilling incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier today, a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis ended in chaos after the aircraft flipped over upon landing. The accident, involving a Bombardier CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air as Delta Flight 4819, has left at least eight people injured, one critically.
The crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. local time, with emergency services swiftly responding to the scene. According to airport officials, all passengers and crew aboard the flight have been accounted for, but the extent of injuries among the eight reported is still under assessment.
Reports from the scene describe a harrowing sight as the plane lay upside down on the runway, with passengers evacuating the aircraft amidst the chaos. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with early speculation pointing towards issues with landing in adverse weather conditions or possible mechanical failure.
Airport operations were significantly disrupted following the incident, with numerous flights being diverted to other airports in Canada and the US. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has announced they are launching a full investigation into the crash, but have not yet provided any preliminary findings.
Social media has been abuzz with posts about the incident, with many expressing relief that there were no fatalities but concern over the safety of air travel. Local news outlets and posts on X have shared images and firsthand accounts of the aftermath, highlighting the scale of the response from emergency services.
Delta Airlines has issued a statement expressing their commitment to assisting in the investigation and supporting the affected passengers and crew. “Our hearts go out to those impacted by this incident, and we are fully cooperating with authorities to understand what happened,” a Delta spokesperson said.
