A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, resulting in injuries to nine people, according to multiple reports.
Sh0cking images from the scene showed Endeavor Air Flight 4819 flipped upside down on an ice-covered runway, triggering an immediate emergency response.
Toronto Pearson Airport confirmed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Emergency teams are responding. All passengers and crew are accounted for.”
Photos and videos from the crash quickly began circulating across social media, showing the dramatic aftermath.
Injuries Confirmed—One Passenger Critically Hurt
Emergency responders reported that nine individuals sustained injuries in the crash. One person is currently in critical condition, according to Sky News. Paramedics told CP24 that the remaining seven suffered minor to moderate injuries.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.
Delta Air Lines released a statement saying:
“We are aware of the incident involving Endeavor Flight 4819, operating from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Toronto Pearson. We are working to verify the details and will provide updates as they become available at news.delta.com.”
Authorities Investigating Incident
Law enforcement and aviation authorities are still working to understand how the crash happened.
“There has been a crash, but the exact circumstances remain unclear at this point,” said Constable Sarah Patten of the Peel Regional Police, speaking to The Telegraph.
She added, “Most passengers appear to be safe, but we’re continuing to confirm everyone’s status as part of the investigation.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that all 80 people aboard the flight, operated by Endeavor Air on behalf of Delta, were safely evacuated. The crash occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time on Monday, February 17.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is now leading the investigation and will release further details.
Weather Possibly a Factor
Speculation is growing that severe weather may have contributed to the crash. On Sunday, February 16, Toronto Pearson reported accumulating snowfall, with 12.2 cm falling overnight and forecasts predicting another 15 cm.
The airport noted that a total of 53.6 cm of snow had accumulated over the past week, surpassing the combined totals of the previous three months.
In a post shared just hours before the crash, the airport shared an image of the snow-covered tarmac, stating:
“Our teams worked all weekend to keep the roughly 5 million square metres of airfield clear to ensure safe arrivals and departures.”
Travel Disruptions at Pearson
Following the crash, Toronto Pearson experienced delays affecting more than 50 flights, according to the airport’s official website. The FAA also briefly imposed a ground stop to allow safety teams to assess the airfield.
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has yet to release a formal statement on the crash.
This incident comes amid a wave of recent aviation tragedies in North America, including fatal crashes in Washington, Alaska, and Philadelphia that have claimed dozens of lives.