At the Toronto Pearson International Airport, a plane flipped over upon landing, leaving 18 people injured.
The Delta subsidiary Endeavor Air flight crashed around 2:30 PM local time (7:30 PM UK time), and images show the snow-covered aircraft overturning on the tarmac.
Authorities quickly responded, evacuating all 80 people on board—76 passengers and four crew members—without any fatalities, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Toronto Pearson fire chief Todd Aitken confirmed in a press conference that injuries ranged from minor to serious, though none were life-threatening. Meanwhile, a Peel Region paramedic spokesperson assured the public that emergency teams were treating those affected.
Investigations Begin as Weather Conditions Come Into Question
Despite earlier reports of poor weather conditions, officials noted that there were no crosswinds and the runway was dry at the time of the crash. The cause of the incident remains unknown, with Canadian police stating they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The airport issued a statement on X, formerly Twitter, confirming that the aircraft had arrived from Minneapolis. “Emergency teams are responding. All passengers and crew are accounted for,” the statement read.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed relief that no lives were lost, stating that provincial officials are in touch with local authorities and ready to assist. Meanwhile, Delta acknowledged the incident and Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has deployed a team to investigate.
Flight Disruptions and Recent North American Aviation Incidents
The crash caused significant disruptions, with all flights at Toronto Pearson temporarily paused. Operations resumed by 5 PM local time (10 PM UK time), but Delta flights remain suspended for the remainder of the day.
The airport has faced ongoing weather challenges, with blowing snow and winds of up to 65 mph reported earlier in the day by the Meteorological Service of Canada. Temperatures hovered around -8.6°C, adding to concerns over travel conditions.
The snow is still falling at the airport.
Since it started yesterday, we've already had 12.2 cm of snow accumulate as of 8 a.m. The latest forecast shows we could see an additional 15 cm today.
In total, we've had 53.6 cm of snow this past week. To put that into perspective,… pic.twitter.com/BjU02zmbVI
— Toronto Pearson (@TorontoPearson) February 16, 2025
This incident follows two recent fatal crashes in North America. Last month, a tragic collision between an army helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington, D.C. claimed 67 lives, while a separate medical transport plane crash in Philadelphia resulted in at least seven fatalities.
As investigations continue, authorities will be closely examining the factors behind the Toronto crash, aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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