Toronto, Canada – February 17, 2025 – A Delta Air Lines regional flight from Minneapolis crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, authorities confirmed. The aircraft, which ended up upside down on the runway, was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members.
Crash Details and Emergency Response
Delta Flight 4819, operated by regional subsidiary Endeavor Air, crashed at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and was attempting to land when the incident occurred.
“All 80 people on board were evacuated,” the FAA stated, adding that the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is leading the investigation.
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Injuries and Passenger Safety
A Delta spokesperson confirmed that while no fatalities have been reported, 18 passengers sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
Canadian news outlet CTV News reported that a child and two adults suffered critical injuries, while The Toronto Star noted at least two individuals were seriously hurt. The New York Times clarified that only two victims were in critical but non-life-threatening condition.
Official Statements
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian expressed his concern, stating:
“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.”
Canada’s Minister of Transport, Anita Anand, said in a statement:
“I am closely following the serious incident at Pearson Airport involving Delta Airlines Flight 4819 from Minneapolis. All 80 passengers onboard are accounted for. Updates will follow.”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also commented on social media platform X, acknowledging Delta and the first responders while confirming he remains in contact with the airline.
Investigation and Next Steps
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has deployed a team of investigators to the crash site to collect evidence and assess the situation. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also sending experts to assist with the inquiry.
The FAA stated that a preliminary crash report is expected within 24 hours, with further details to follow as the investigation progresses.
