Plane Crash at Toronto Pearson Leaves 18 Injured, Delta Flight Overturns on Runway
A shocking and dramatic incident unfolded at Toronto Pearson International Airport when a Delta Air Lines flight crashed upon landing, leaving 18 people injured. The plane, which had been traveling from Minneapolis, lost control while landing at around 2:30 PM on February 17, 2025. The Bombardier CRJ900, which was carrying 80 people, including 4 crew members and 76 passengers, overturned on the runway. The crash caused significant disruption at the airport, as emergency crews rushed to the scene and the airport temporarily shut down to handle the emergency.
Among the injured, there were both adults and a child. Emergency services quickly responded, with 18 people being reported as injured in the crash. Fortunately, none of the injuries were fatal, though some of the victims were seriously hurt. A child with critical injuries was rushed to Sick Kids Hospital, while two other critically injured adults were taken to St. Michael's and Sunnybrook Hospitals. Despite the severity of the incident, no fatalities were reported, and all 80 people aboard the aircraft were accounted for.
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The crash resulted in significant flight delays and cancellations throughout the afternoon as the airport worked to clear the wreckage and assess the damage. At 5 PM, the airport reported that departures and arrivals began to resume, though passengers were advised to expect continued delays as the investigation was launched. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has already started its investigation into the cause of the crash, although early reports suggest that the challenging weather conditions, including high winds and icy runways, could have contributed to the accident. Some experts noted that the aircraft’s landing gear was severely damaged, which could have indicated issues with control during landing.
The CEO of Pearson Airport, Deborah Flint, expressed relief that no one was killed and praised the quick response of emergency crews, who acted swiftly to evacuate passengers and provide immediate medical care. Delta Air Lines, which operates the flight through its subsidiary Endeavor Air, issued a statement focusing on the well-being of those impacted, offering their full support to the passengers and their families. Despite the intense scenes captured by onlookers, the airport’s coordinated response prevented a much worse outcome.
Authorities are now working to determine the exact cause of the crash. The ongoing investigation will include a detailed examination of weather conditions, mechanical factors, and other elements that might have led to the plane’s loss of control. As we await further updates, passengers flying through Toronto Pearson International are advised to keep an eye on flight statuses in the coming days, as the investigation continues.
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