The incident led to a temporary suspension of operations at the airport, with two runways closed to facilitate the investigation.
On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, a Bombardier CRJ-900, crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The aircraft flipped upside down on the runway, resulting in injuries to 18 of the 80 passengers and crew on board; fortunately, none of the injuries were life-threatening. The flight had departed from Minneapolis earlier that day.
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Passenger John Nelson recounted that the plane encountered turbulent conditions with gusty winds and snow-covered runways during the approach. He described a hard impact upon landing, after which the aircraft skidded sideways and overturned, leading to a fire on the left side. All occupants were evacuated safely.
The incident led to a temporary suspension of operations at the airport, with two runways closed to facilitate the investigation. Services resumed later that day. Authorities from both Canada and the United States are collaborating to determine the cause of the crash.
This event is part of a series of recent aviation incidents in North America, including a mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., and a medical transport jet crash in Philadelphia.
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