On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, experienced a crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900LR, overturned upon landing, resulting in multiple injuries among the 80 passengers and crew on board.
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Flight Details:
- Flight Number: Delta Air Lines Flight 4819
- Operator: Endeavor Air on behalf of Delta Connection
- Aircraft Type: Bombardier CRJ-900LR
- Tail Number: N932XJ
- Origin: Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Scheduled Departure Time: 11:34 AM CST
- Destination: Toronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Scheduled Arrival Time: 2:13 PM EST
Incident Overview:
- Date and Time: February 17, 2025, approximately 2:45 PM EST
- Location: Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Weather Conditions: Recent snowstorm with nearly nine inches of snowfall; high winds reported
- Incident Description: The aircraft crashed upon landing and overturned on the runway
Casualties and Injuries:
- Total Occupants: 80 (76 passengers and 4 crew members)
- Fatalities: None
- Injuries: At least 15 individuals reported injured
- Critical Injuries: A child and two adults in their 60s were critically injured and transported to local hospitals
- Other Injuries: Additional passengers sustained serious injuries and received medical attention
Emergency Response:
- Evacuation: All passengers and crew were evacuated from the aircraft
- Emergency Services: Paramedics and emergency teams responded promptly to the scene
- Airport Statement: Toronto Pearson International Airport confirmed the incident and the accounting of all individuals on board
Aircraft Information:
- Model: Bombardier CRJ-900LR
- Registration: N932XJ
- Age: 15.4 years
- Seating Capacity: Up to 90 passengers
- Operator History: Entered service in September 2008 with Mesaba Airlines for Northwest Airlink; operated by Pinnacle Airlines; at the time of the incident, operated by Endeavor Air for Delta Connection
Operational Impact:
- Flight Operations: All arrivals and departures at Toronto Pearson International Airport were temporarily suspended following the incident
- Investigation: The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has initiated an investigation into the cause of the crash
Recent Aviation Context:
- This incident follows a series of recent aviation accidents, including a midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2025, resulting in 67 fatalities
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The aviation community awaits the findings of the ongoing investigation to understand the factors contributing to this accident and to enhance future flight safety measures.
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