**Toronto, ON** – A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis to Toronto Pearson International Airport experienced a severe incident on February 17, 2025, crash-landing and flipping upside down on the tarmac. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ900 operated by Endeavor Air, was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members. Miraculously, there were no fatalities, but 21 individuals sustained injuries, with some requiring hospitalization.
The incident occurred around 2:13 p.m. EST as the flight, identified as Delta Connection Flight 4819, was attempting to land on Runway 23. Preliminary investigations suggest a hard landing caused a landing gear component to fracture, leading to its collapse and the subsequent overturning of the aircraft. Videos circulating online captured thick plumes of black smoke rising from the wreckage, with the plane coming to rest upside down and partially off the runway.
Emergency responders were on the scene swiftly, containing the situation and assisting all passengers and crew. While the exact cause is still under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), initial reports indicate that challenging weather conditions, including gusty winds and blowing snow from a recent winter storm, may have been contributing factors. The runway was reportedly plowed, but the reduced width and crosswind conditions could have impacted the landing.
Despite the dramatic nature of the crash, the swift response from airport emergency services has been credited as a “miracle” for preventing any loss of life. All occupants were safely evacuated, and those injured were transported to local hospitals. Delta Air Lines has stated that its primary focus is on the care of those affected and has offered compensation to passengers.
The crash caused significant disruptions to airport operations, leading to the closure of several runways. However, operations largely resumed within a few hours. The TSB is expected to release a preliminary report detailing the findings of its investigation, which will shed further light on the sequence of events that led to this concerning incident.
