Delta Flight 4819 Crash-Lands in Toronto, Flips Upside Down

Delta 4819 crash landed on February 17, 2025 at Toronto Pearson International Airport, onboard a Bombardier CRJ-900LR operated by Endeavor Air. The flight, which was coming from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, crash-landed in snowy weather, causing the airplane to turn over on the strip. Everybody survived; 17 people were injured and the aircraft was substantially damaged in the incident.

This article gives a full account of the crash, including a look at the CRJ-900LR aircraft, details about emergency response efforts and passengers’ accounts. We’ll also look at potential factors that are being considered by authorities who investigate aviation accidents.

Flight 4819 was a Delta connection on a regional jet (and therefore carrying its flight number). ✈️ MSP  YYZ The plane was a Bombardier CRJ-900LR, a twin-engine regional jet commonly used for short-haul routes. This jet has a capacity to seat approx 76 passengers with an ensuring of high efficiency and reliability. Landing can be a risky endeavor in adverse weather conditions, as was the case in this incident.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a major travel nexus in the U.S. Midwest, serving both domestic and international routes. Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s busiest airport, routinely confronts extreme winter conditions, which may be a factor in the crash.

As Delta Flight 4819 was approaching Toronto Pearson around 2:15 pm local time, the plane experienced problems on the landing. Preliminary reports have indicated that the plane slammed to the ground, skidded sideways and then overturned on the icy runway. The impact resulted in a badly crushed fuselage, a crumpled wing and a section of the tail partially sheared off.”

All 76 passengers and four crew members on board survived, despite the dramatic nature of the crash. But 17 were injured, including those with minor cuts and bruises as well as some with more severe but not life-threatening injuries.

Passengers on board described a terrifying sequence of events. Ashley Zook, a passenger, shared videos from inside the overturned plane, showing the chaos as people tried to exit. Another passenger, John Nelson, recalled how the aircraft “hit the ground super hard, went sideways, and then flipped over.” A fire briefly ignited near one wing but was quickly contained.

Emergency responders, including firefighters, paramedics, and airport personnel, acted swiftly. The rescue team navigated the snow-covered runway to assist passengers, helping them evacuate the overturned aircraft safely. Despite the challenging conditions, the response was well-coordinated, and the airport resumed operations later in the evening after temporary flight disruptions.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has started an investigation into the incident. Aviation specialists are looking at several possibilities, including:Weather Conditions: Snow and ice-covered runways at the time of the landing may have impeded traction. Investigators will want to know if the pilot’s approach and landing procedures were a factor.

U.S. authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are helping with the investigation. A preliminary report is expected Shortly, which will outlines what went wrong in the landing.

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