A Delta Airlines flight crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, prompting a significant emergency response from local authorities. Delta Airlines Flight 4819, arriving from Minneapolis, encountered a serious incident upon landing. Airport officials confirmed that all passengers and crew members were accounted for and stated, “Toronto Pearson is aware of an incident upon landing involving a Delta Airlines plane. Emergency teams are responding.”
The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) addressed the situation on social media, affirming that their crew was on board Flight 4819 and reporting that there were no fatalities. They urged the public to refrain from speculation as emergency responders worked to gather information and support those involved.
Peel Regional Police spokesperson Constable Sarah Patten provided an update, indicating that most passengers had exited the aircraft unharmed, although the investigation into the incident was ongoing. Videos circulating online showed the aircraft flipped onto its side on a snow-covered runway, highlighting the severity of the situation. Local news sources, including CP24, reported that at least eight passengers sustained injuries, though the severity of these injuries has yet to be confirmed. The flight was carrying approximately 80 people at the time of the incident.
The Toronto area had been facing severe winter weather, with nearly nine inches of snow accumulating over the weekend. Airport officials had been actively working to clear the runway in preparation for scheduled flights amid the inclement weather conditions.
This incident follows another aviation tragedy that occurred just weeks earlier, when an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter in Washington, D.C. On January 29, an American Airlines jet crashed while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 64 passengers aboard and three crew members from the helicopter. Investigations into that collision revealed discrepancies in altitude data between the two aircraft moments before the incident, underscoring the critical nature of safety protocols in aviation.
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