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U.S. Delta plane carrying 80 people crashes in Canada 

Initial reports indicate there are no fatalities, and 18 passengers with injuries have been transported to hospitals.

• February 18, 2025
Upturned Delta plane
Upturned Delta plane [Credit: Bluewin]

At least 18 passengers were injured after an aircraft belonging to Delta Air Lines, which was on a trip from Minneapolis in the U.S., crashed and overturned while landing at the Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada on Monday evening.

The flight was carrying 80 people – 76 passengers and four crew when it crashed.

Initial reports indicate there are no fatalities, and 18 passengers with injuries have been transported to hospitals, according to a statement by the airline.

“Our primary focus is taking care of those impacted,” it stated.

In an update at 10:33 p.m. (ET), the airline said its incident response team were deployed to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to support efforts surrounding Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, which was involved in a single-aircraft accident at YYZ around 2:15 p.m. ET.”

No fatalities have been reported, and some passengers initially taken to hospitals “have been released,” said the airline.

“The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “I want to express my thanks to the many Delta and Endeavor team members and the first responders on site.”

Mr Bastian added, “We are working to confirm the details and will share the most current information on news.delta.com  as soon as it becomes available.  In the meantime, please take care and stay safe.”

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