Delta flight crash-lands in Toronto, flips upside down—All 80 aboard survive (photos)
The aircraft, operating as Delta Flight 4819 under Endeavor Air, departed from Minneapolis and attempted to land at approximately 2:15 p.m. local time.
KATHMANDU: A Delta Airlines flight suffered a severe crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, flipping upside down upon impact.
The aircraft, operating as Delta Flight 4819 under Endeavor Air, departed from Minneapolis and attempted to land at approximately 2:15 p.m. local time.
Despite the dramatic crash, all 80 individuals on board—76 passengers and four crew members—survived. However, 18 passengers sustained injuries, with three in critical condition, according to reports.
Delta Air Lines has activated its Passenger Inquiry Center to assist affected families. The airline has also canceled its remaining flights to and from Toronto Pearson for the evening and issued a travel waiver for impacted customers.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada have launched investigations into the cause of the crash. While weather conditions were clear at the time, the area had recently experienced a significant snowstorm, raising questions about runway conditions.
This incident adds to a string of recent aviation accidents in North America, including a deadly commuter plane crash in Alaska and a fatal medical transport jet crash in Philadelphia.
In unrelated news, Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with Champagne Taittinger, bringing their premium Brut la Française to Delta One cabins, aiming to enhance the in-flight experience for premium travelers.
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