Delta Air Lines Jet Overturns on Landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, All 80 Onboard Survive
A Delta Air Lines jet flipped onto its roof while landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Monday, but miraculously, all 80 passengers and crew survived, with only minor injuries reported.
The flight, arriving from Minneapolis, attempted to land around 2:15 p.m. amid strong winds and blowing snow. Despite normal communication between the control tower and pilots before landing, the aircraft—a Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR—somehow overturned upon touchdown.
Delta Flight Flips on Landing at Toronto Pearson Airport Amid Strong Winds
Passenger Peter Carlson described the landing as “very forceful,” stating that within seconds, the plane went sideways and flipped upside down. Video footage shared on social media showed the overturned fuselage, while emergency responders worked to extinguish a fire and assist passengers evacuating the aircraft.
Delta CEO Responds After Toronto Crash: ‘Hearts of Entire Delta Family Are with Those Affected’
Toronto Pearson Fire Chief Todd Aitken confirmed that 18 people were taken to hospitals, including one child transported to SickKids Hospital. Delta CEO Ed Bastian issued a statement expressing concern and support for those affected, while Toronto airport officials assured the public that emergency response protocols had been followed efficiently.
Despite gusts reaching 40 mph (65 kph), authorities reported that runway conditions were dry, and no crosswind issues were present at the time of landing. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing.
Toronto Plane Crash: Delta Jet Overturns, 18 Injured but No Fatalities Reported
This incident marks the fourth major aviation accident in North America in just three weeks, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the industry.
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