(TheIndependentStar.com) – In a wild incident that miraculously resulted in some injuries but zero deaths, a Delta jet flipped upside down after crash-landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
Watch the newly available video down below.
The terrifying ordeal, which unfolded amid harsh winter conditions, has raised serious questions about airline safety.
As investigators scramble to uncover the cause, this latest aviation mishap adds to growing concerns about the frequency of such incidents in North America.
Carrying 76 passengers and four crew members, Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis attempted to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Delta’s subsidiary Endeavor Air operated the 16-year-old CRJ900 aircraft, which skidded along the runway before overturning in snowy conditions.
Despite the severity of the crash, all 80 individuals on board survived, with 18 passengers transported to local hospitals.
Three people suffered critical injuries: a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s. The child was taken to the Hospital for Sick Children and is reportedly in good condition.
The incident prompted an immediate response from emergency services, who worked tirelessly in challenging weather conditions to secure the affected passengers and crew.
Toronto Pearson President and CEO Deborah Flint praised the swift action of first responders, stating, “There was no loss of life, and this is in due part to our heroic and trained professionals, our first responders at the airport.”
She added:
“We are very grateful that there was no loss of life and relatively minor injuries. We are very focused on the care and the concern and the passengers and the crew — some of whom have already been reunified with their friends and their families.”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian also intervened, saying, “The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport.”
“I want to express my thanks to the many Delta and Endeavor team members and the first responders on site,” he continued.
“We are working to confirm the details and will share the most current information…as it becomes available. In the meantime, please take care and stay safe,” Bastian concluded.
The crash occurred amid frigid temperatures and high winds, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
However, conflicting reports have emerged regarding the runway conditions at the time of the incident.
While initial reports cited high winds as a factor, the fire chief later stated that the runway was dry with no crosswind conditions.
This contradiction raises serious questions about the accuracy of weather information provided to pilots and the potential role of human error or mechanical failure in the crash.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, with assistance from the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board, has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
The incident at Toronto Pearson is part of a disturbing trend of recent aviation accidents in North America, prompting growing concerns over flight safety standards.
Critics argue that the increasing frequency of such incidents points to systemic issues within the airline industry that must be addressed to ensure passenger safety.
The crash has also reignited debates about the age and maintenance of commercial aircraft.
As the aviation industry grapples with the fallout from this latest incident, urgent action is needed to restore public confidence in air travel.
SHOCK FOOTAGE: Newly released video shows the exact moment of the impact of Delta Connection flight 4819 in Toronto.
80 people were aboard the flight. Miraculously, only 18 suffered injuries. Two are critical but stable.
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