A Delta Airlines plane crashed while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down on the snowy ground.
The incident, which occurred around 2:15 p.m. ET, involved Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members.
Eighteen passengers were injured, with no fatalities reported, according to Delta.
Toronto Pearson CEO Deborah Flint confirmed that two runways will remain closed for investigation “for the rest of tonight and into the next several days.” Arrivals and departures on the airport’s three other runways, initially halted, resumed by 5 p.m. local time.ච
Delta CEO Ed Bastian expressed gratitude to first responders and assured that the airline is prioritizing care for those affected. Passengers’ families can contact Delta’s Passenger Inquiry Center for updates. The flight originated from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
