A Delta Air Lines plane encountered severe landing difficulties, causing it to flip upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Passengers disembarking from the ill fated Delta airlines plane that crash landed in Toronto. Photo: Tiffany Fong Source: Twitter The aircraft, Flight 4819 from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, crash landed and overturned, leading to multiple injuries among those on board. In videos obtained by TUKO.co.ke, passengers can be seen desperately crawling out of the overturned plane, struggling to escape the wreckage. The plane was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members when the incident happened. Seventeen individuals sustained injuries, including two adults and one child who were initially classified as critically injured. The two critically injured adults—a woman in her 40s and a man in his 60s—were airlifted to specialized medical facilities for urgent care.
The remaining injured passengers suffered minor to moderate injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. What did Delta Air Lines say about the accident? Delta Air Lines confirmed the Monday, February 17 accident, and cancelled all remaining flights into and out of Pearson as a precautionary measure. “Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air using a CRJ-900 aircraft, was involved in a single-aircraft accident at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at around 2:15 p.m. on Monday. Initial reports indicate there are no fatalities and 18 customers with injuries have been transported to area hospitals. Our primary focus is taking care of those impacted,” the airlines company said in a statement. Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, expressed solidarity with those affected by the accident, saying that the hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by Monday’s incident.
What caused Toronto plane crash? Toronto was experiencing wintry conditions at the time of the incident, with falling snow, reduced visibility of six miles, and strong winds reaching speeds of 20 mph, with gusts up to 37 mph, CBS News reported. The frigid temperature stood at 17°F, further complicating landing conditions. Despite these weather challenges, airport officials stated that the runway was dry and there were no reported crosswinds at the time of the incident. Investigators are now looking into other potential causes, including mechanical issues and pilot response. First responders leading emergency evacuation of passengers from the Delta Air Lines plane. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has deployed a team to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. Additionally, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have dispatched investigators to support Canadian authorities in determining the cause of the crash.
by Harry Ivan Mboto
