Major Plane Crash in Canada: Aircraft Overturns During Landing, 19 Passengers Injured
A significant plane crash occurred in Toronto, Canada, on Monday. A Delta Air Lines plane overturned on the icy ground during landing at Pearson International Airport. The incident involved 76 people, with 19 passengers sustaining injuries. Three of the injured are reported to be in critical condition. The aircraft completely overturned upon landing, causing panic among the passengers. Rescue and recovery operations commenced immediately following the incident.
76 People Aboard, Airport Authority Confirms
Toronto Pearson International Airport confirmed the accident involving the Delta Air Lines flight arriving from Minneapolis. The airport authority announced this on the social media platform X. There were 76 passengers and four crew members on board. Delta Air Lines stated in its announcement that the accident occurred at approximately 3:30 PM on Monday.
Icy Storm a Possible Cause?
Videos from the scene show the Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR aircraft overturned on the icy tarmac, with emergency personnel washing it down. The recent ice storm in Toronto is being considered a potential cause of the accident.
Three Passengers, Including a Child, in Critical Condition
According to Ornge Air Ambulance, a child injured in the accident was admitted to Toronto SickKids Hospital, while two adult passengers were transported to other city hospitals in critical condition. Pearson Airport shared on social media platform X that emergency teams were engaged in rescue and recovery efforts. All passengers and crew members are accounted for. However, the exact cause of the aircraft's overturn remains unclear. Suspicions exist that inclement weather may have contributed to the accident.
Heavy Snowfall at Airport During Incident
According to Environment Canada, heavy snowfall was occurring at Toronto Pearson Airport at the time of the incident. Wind speeds ranged from 51 to 65 kilometers per hour, while the temperature was recorded at -8.6 degrees Celsius. John Cox, CEO of aviation safety consulting firm Safety Operating Systems, described the event as rare. He stated, "Such incidents are occasionally seen during takeoff, but an aircraft overturning like this during landing is highly unusual."
