On Monday afternoon, a Delta Connection flight made a dramatic crash landing at Toronto Pearson Airport. The CRJ-900 jet, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed at around 2:15 p.m. while attempting to land. The terrifying scene unfolded with the aircraft upside down and burning on the tarmac.
Shockingly clear new footage has captured the moment a Delta plane crash landed before bursting into flames in Toronto.
The clip shows the plane, which was carrying 80 people including four cabin crew members who miraculously survived, slide down onto the icy runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport before bursting into flames. It was shared by Aircraft Maintenance Engineer on X, formerly Twitter.
Tense moments at the airport
Air traffic control audio, released Monday, captured the intense moments after the crash. Officials could be heard reacting to the situation, realizing the severity of the crash. “This airplane just crashed,” an official said at 2:13 p.m. A few moments later, an observer added, “There’s people also walking around the aircraft.” The response came quickly, “Yeah, we’ve got it. The aircraft’s upside down and burning.”
Quick thinking and immediate action
Despite the terrifying crash, all 80 people on board survived. The flight carried 76 passengers and four crew members. Miraculously, there were no fatalities. However, 18 people sustained injuries, including three critically injured passengers. A four-year-old child was among the critically hurt, rushed to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The other two critically injured passengers were airlifted to two trauma centers in Toronto.
Emergency response and safety measures
Peel Regional Paramedic Services Superintendent Lawrence Saindon updated Fox News Digital, confirming that while there were three critical injuries, none were life-threatening. “The remaining injuries were all minor—cuts and scrapes, nothing serious,” he said.
Toronto Pearson Airport quickly resumed operations by 5 p.m. after the crash, with both departures and arrivals back on track.
Delta expresses support for affected passengers
In a statement on social media, Delta Airlines expressed their support for those impacted. The airline’s CEO, Ed Bastian, also shared a message of sympathy: “The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto Pearson Airport.”
Delta assured the public that their incident response team had been deployed to assist customers and their families. This team, consisting of specially trained representatives, is focused on providing support during such critical times. Delta also confirmed that Endeavor Air CEO Jim Graham was headed to the airport to assist with the investigation and ensure cooperation.
Toronto mayor relieved at safe outcome
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow tweeted her relief after learning that all passengers and crew were accounted for. She thanked the first responders and the airport staff for their quick actions: “I’m relieved to learn that all passengers and crew are accounted for. Thank you to the first responders, crew, and airport staff for their quick actions and commitment to keeping everyone safe.”
Canada’s emergency response system under scrutiny
Experts in emergency response, like Jason Pack, explained how Canada’s emergency protocols differ from those in the U.S. Pack told Fox News Digital that Canada’s highly specialized airport firefighters played a key role in the swift response to the crash.
Unlike the U.S., where firefighters may also act as paramedics, Canada separates these roles. This means multiple EMS teams arrive to handle medical care. Pack emphasized that Canada’s structured triage system allows for a more organized response, quickly transporting injured passengers to trauma centers.
Investigation underway
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the crash. The exact cause remains unclear, but the focus now is on understanding the circumstances that led to this terrifying incident.
