Passenger posts video inside Delta plane moments after crash
On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed during its landing attempt at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Bombardier CRJ-900, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members, had departed from Minneapolis and was on a routine flight. However, as it descended toward the runway at 2:15 p.m., the plane veered off course, flipped upside down, and slid along the icy runway before coming to a stop. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, with thick smoke rising from the wreckage.
Miraculously, all 80 people on board survived. Eighteen were taken to nearby hospitals, three critically injured but stable, including a man in his 60s, a woman in her 40s, and a child. Deborah Flint, CEO of Toronto Pearson, expressed relief that there were no fatalities, praising the swift actions of responders, flight crews, and airport staff.
Passengers shared harrowing accounts on social media, with one passenger, Ashley Zook, visibly shaken after escaping the wreckage. Investigators are exploring adverse weather conditions as a potential factor, but no conclusions have been reached. Meanwhile, Delta assured the public it was cooperating with authorities, focusing on passenger care.
This incident, following a major collision in Washington, D.C., reignited discussions on aviation safety, airport infrastructure, and winter weather protocols. It was a reminder of both the unpredictability of air travel and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.
