On February 17, 2025, a Delta Connection CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
The CRJ-900 with registration N932XJ was performing flight DL4819 from Minneapolis (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ), with 76 passengers and four crew members onboard. Flight DL4819 departed MSP at 11:47 AM local time after a delay of one hour and 15 minutes.
At approximately 2:13 PM local time (19:13 UTC), the regional jet was on approach to Runway 23 at Toronto Pearson. However, upon touchdown, the aircraft flipped upside down, suffering significant damage.
The fuselage remained largely intact, but both wings, the main landing gear, and tail surfaces detached from the aircraft upon impact.
Evacuations and Injuries
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, evacuating all occupants from the wreckage. Initial reports indicated eight injuries, with one person critically hurt. However, later updates confirmed that 18 individuals were injured, three of whom were in critical condition.
Among the critically injured were two adults, transported by air ambulance to trauma centers, and one child, who was taken to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
“The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport. We are working to confirm details and will share updates as soon as they become available,” stated Delta Air Lines.
Weather Conditions and Possible Causes
Weather data at the time of the crash suggested challenging conditions, with strong crosswinds reaching 28 knots and gusting up to 35 knots.
Eyewitness reports described the aircraft struggling to maintain stability upon touchdown. There was no immediate sign of fire following the crash, which may have helped prevent more serious injuries or fatalities.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has launched an investigation into the accident, with assistance from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
“The NTSB is leading a team of U.S. investigators to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada with their investigation of today’s accident of a Delta Air Lines Bombardier CRJ-900 at Toronto Pearson International Airport,” said an NTSB Spokesperson.
Following the incident, Toronto Pearson temporarily suspended all inbound flights. The airport has since resumed operations, but delays persisted throughout the day as emergency teams cleared the wreckage and investigators examined the crash site.