On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The aircraft flipped upside down upon landing and caught fire. All 80 individuals on board—76 passengers and four crew members—were safely evacuated. Eighteen people sustained injuries, including two adults and a child who were critically injured. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.
The incident occurred during heavy snowfall and strong winds in Toronto, which may have contributed to the crash. Investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are underway to determine the exact cause.
Passengers shared harrowing accounts of the crash, with some posting images and videos from inside the overturned aircraft. Despite the chaos, the effective evacuation procedures and prompt response from emergency teams were instrumental in ensuring all occupants survived.
This event is part of a series of recent aviation incidents in North America, highlighting the challenges posed by severe weather conditions. Authorities continue to investigate to prevent similar occurrences in the future.