Delta Jet Overturns On Landing In Toronto Amid Heavy Snowstorm

A Delta Airlines jet overturned while landing suddenly in Toronto, injuring three people. 

Emergency landing turns into disaster:

A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday. The crash injured 18 people on board. Strong winds and snowy conditions created challenges for the aircraft. Officials confirmed that three people, including a child, suffered critical injuries. Fifteen others were taken to hospitals. Some have since been released.

Details of the Incident:

The flight, DL4819, took off from Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. It was a 16-year-old CRJ900 operated by Delta’s Endeavor Air that was involved in a single-aircraft accident. The aircraft had 76 passengers and four crew members on board. Canada’s Bombardier built the CRJ900, which can seat up to 90 people and runs on GE Aerospace engines. Video footage after the crash showed that at least one wing had detached from the plane.

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Investigation underway:

The flight, DL4819, took off from Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. It was a 16-year-old CRJ900 operated by Delta’s Endeavor Air that was involved in a single-aircraft accident. The aircraft had 76 passengers and four crew members on board. Canada’s Bombardier built the CRJ900, which can seat up to 90 people and runs on GE Aerospace engines. Video footage after the crash showed that at least one wing had detached from the plane.

Harsh weather conditions:

Toronto Pearson Airport experienced severe winter weather. A weekend snowstorm left more than 22 centimetres of snow. High winds and freezing temperatures caused delays. Reports indicate a gusting crosswind and blowing snow at the time of the DL4819 landing.

Conflicting reports on runway conditions:

Toronto Pearson Fire Chief Todd Aitken stated that the runway was dry with no crosswind issues. However, after reviewing videos of the incident, some pilots disagreed. Aviation expert John Cox analysed wind data and confirmed that a crosswind of 19 knots was present. Investigators will now try to determine why the aircraft’s right wing detached.

Official Investigation:

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is leading the investigation, and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will assist. Global aviation standards require a preliminary report within 30 days. A Mitsubishi spokesperson said, “We are aware of the incident and will provide full support in the investigation.”