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- A Delta spokesperson also confirmed the incident in a statement to Simple Flying.
A Bombardier CRJ900 , operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand, crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on Monday. The incident, which resulted in the fuselage flipping upside down, occurred amid harsh wintry weather conditions.
The flight involved is believed to be DL4819 from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The incident prompted an immediate response from local authorities.
Belly up on the tarmac
At around 15:00 local time, YYZ officials confirmed the incident in a statement on social media.
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A Delta spokesperson also confirmed the incident in a statement to Simple Flying.
"Delta is aware of reports of Endeavor Flight 4819 operating from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Toronto-Pearson International Airport as involved in an incident. We are working to confirm any details and will share the most current information on news.delta.com as soon as it becomes available."
John Nelson, a passenger on the flight, captured the scene. Video footage shows the aircraft flipped over and detached from its wings as firefighting crews spray water over a suspected fire.
"We just landed. Our plane crashed. It's upside-down," Nelson said, as he walked away from the regional jet. He also mentioned that "most people appear to be okay" and that passengers were getting off the plane.
Another video shows passengers climbing out of the aircraft to escape to safety.
Authorities are investigating
Peel Regional Police responded to the scene. Details on what led up to the crash are unclear.
In a statement obtained by the BBC, Constable Sarah Patten confirmed that most people onboard were "unharmed" in the crash.
"It is my understanding that most of the passengers are out and unharmed but we're still trying to make sure so we're still on scene investigating."
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First responders confirmed that multiple people sustained injuries from the incident. According to NBC News, at least 15 people were injured. Peel Regional Paramedic Services Superintendent Lawrence Saindon said 12 reportedly sustained minor injuries and were transported on the ground for medical evaluation. Two others were reportedly in critical condition and were airlifted to a nearby trauma center.
Among the injuries is a child, who was taken to a hospital in downtown Toronto by an ambulance. The extent of the remaining injuries is unclear. However, the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), the union representing the flight attendants working the flight, posted on social media that there were not believed to be any fatalities.
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Delta's CEO Ed Bastian commented on the situation.
“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. 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.”
Delta has activated a Passenger Inquiry Center for family and loved ones of passengers involved in the accident. It allows them to connect with the airline to stay updated on the latest developments. All of the carrier's flights to Toronto have been canceled "for the remainder of the evening." As such, the carrier issued a travel waiver, and details can be found on its website.
"Delta is working to connect with customers whose flights have been impacted," a spokesperson said. "Customers should also monitor the status of their flight via the Fly Delta app."
76 passengers and four crew members were onboard. All departures and arrivals were briefly put on hold, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Nearly two feet of snow
Toronto has been inundated with snow due to a large winter storm over the weekend. The system dumped nearly two feet of snow at the airport alone. While conditions improved early Monday, the airport said its airfield team "worked throughout the night to clear critical areas so planes can safely arrive and depart."
The Weather Channel reported that the airport had sustained winds of around 30 miles per hour, and gusts up to 39 mph during the time of the crash. The temperature was around 18 degrees Fahrenheit. The cause of the crash is unknown, and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada will investigate.
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