Delta Air Lines Flight Crashes at Toronto Pearson International Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, February 17, 2025, flipping upside down and catching fire. The plane, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members, was arriving from Minneapolis when the incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET. Despite the dramatic crash, all passengers and crew survived, with 18 individuals transported to area hospitals for injuries. Among the injured, three were in critical but non-life-threatening condition, including a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s. The child was later reported to be in good condition.
Emergency responders quickly evacuated the plane, which came to rest upside down on a snow-covered runway. Toronto Pearson President and CEO Deborah Flint praised the swift response of airport personnel and first responders, crediting their efforts for preventing fatalities. The runway was reported to be dry at the time of the crash, with no crosswind conditions, though the region was experiencing blowing snow and strong wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada leading the inquiry, assisted by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board. Delta Air Lines issued a statement expressing gratitude for the first responders and emphasizing their focus on supporting those affected. The airport temporarily halted operations following the crash but resumed departures and arrivals by 5 p.m. ET, though two runways remained closed.
This incident marks the fourth major aviation accident in North America in recent weeks, following a mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., a medical plane crash in Philadelphia, and a fatal crash in Alaska. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Delta crash, with no immediate conclusions about the cause.
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