Delta plane flip at Toronto Pearson: What we know
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down after landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on February 17, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board.
The flight, DL4819, had departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul and was caught in strong winds and snow upon arrival. Three people, including a child, suffered critical injuries, while 15 others were taken to hospitals.
The CRJ900 aircraft, operated by Endeavor Air, was a 16-year-old plane with 76 passengers and four crew members. Video footage showed at least one of the plane’s wings detached after the crash.
Passengers described the harrowing landing, with one saying the plane hit the ground sideways before flipping over.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, but no official cause has been determined. Thankfully, all 80 people survived. Some of the injured have since been released from the hospital. Operations at Toronto Pearson resumed, though delays are expected as investigations continue.
