A regional jet operated by Delta Air Lines overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid strong winds following a snowstorm, leaving 18 of the 80 people on board injured, officials reported.
Authorities stated that three individuals sustained critical injuries, including a child. The flight had departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport before encountering the incident upon arrival, reported news agency Reuters.
🚨JUST ANNOUNCED: Delta Airlines plane crashes at Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Canada on #PresidentsDay #Toronto pic.twitter.com/rNfYgdCaZ6
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) February 17, 2025
Delta confirmed that the aircraft involved was a CRJ900, operated by its subsidiary Endeavor Air. The CRJ900, manufactured by Canada’s Bombardier, has a seating capacity of up to 90 passengers.
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Immediately after the accident, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said: “I’m in touch with Delta after a flight taking off from MSP crash landed in Toronto this afternoon. Grateful to the first responders and professionals on the scene.”
I’m in touch with Delta after a flight taking off from MSP crash landed in Toronto this afternoon.
Grateful to the first responders and professionals on the scene.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) February 17, 2025
