Delta Airlines Plane Crash: Canada’s Toronto On Monday, 17 February 2025 at the Piercene International Airport, the flight 4819 of Delta Airlines crashed. The aircraft was coming to Toronto from Minianpolis-Sent Paul International Airport and 80 people were aboard, including 76 passengers and 4 crew members.
How did the accident happen?
According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft slipped from the runway during landing, overturned and caught fire. It is a matter of relief that all the passengers were safely taken out, but 21 people were injured, in which three are in critical condition. Seriously injured individuals include a child, a 60 -year -old man and a 40 -year -old woman, who have been admitted to local hospitals.
Delta Airlines reaction
Confirming the accident, Delta Airlines said that flight 4819, which was operating Endeavor Air, crashed at 2:15 pm local time. The company has given priority to the safety of passengers and said to give full support in the investigation.
Investigation and airport status
Canada’s Transport Safety Board (TSB) is investigating the accident so that the cause of the accident can be ascertained. Following the incident, all flights at Toronto Pearson Airport were temporarily suspended. Airport officials said that the situation is under control and all possible assistance is being given to the affected passengers.
Video of the incident came out
A video of this accident has also surfaced, in which pictures of the aircraft overturning and fire can be seen during landing. Experts believe that the right wings of the aircraft collided with the runway, causing this accident, which caused the accident.
Passenger experience
After the accident, the passengers described the inner situation as “chaotic”. Many people were struggling to open the seat belt and the jet felt fuel smell. A passenger, Peter Kaukov, said that after the aircraft overturned, he was hanging upside down in the seats. Emergency personnel reacted rapidly and helped the passengers get out as soon as possible.
Deleta Airlines’ impact on shares
Following the incident, the shares of Delta Airlines declined by 1.8%. The company said in a statement that they are focusing on the care of the affected people and cooperating in the investigation.