Delta Plane touched down after a long flight, but when the wheels hit the tarmac, and then… it went turtle. That's precisely what happened on Monday at Toronto Pearson Airport when a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis met with a dramatic and terrifying landing. The plane, carrying 80 souls, flipped onto its roof, leaving 18 passengers injured and shaken.
The incident unfolded amidst challenging weather conditions. Toronto had been battling a snowstorm, and strong winds were likely the major factor in the plane's dramatic turtle tumble. It was a chaotic scene, with emergency crews rushing to the aid of the passengers trapped inside the overturned aircraft.
Of the 18 injured, three were in critical condition, including a child. Two individuals were quickly airlifted to trauma centers, while the young child was rushed to a children's hospital. The remaining passengers, though injured, were fortunate to be in stable condition and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
News of the crash spread quickly. Toronto Pearson Airport officials confirmed the incident, stating that they were aware of the Delta flight mishap and that emergency teams were on the scene. Peel Regional Police Constable Sarah Patten spoke to reporters, describing the scene as a "plane crash." While the details were still emerging, she confirmed that most passengers were out of the plane and, thankfully, unharmed. However, the investigation was ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.
Dramatic videos of the crash quickly surfaced online. Footage showed the plane lying on its back, a stark image of the disaster. Other videos, captured by passengers after they were evacuated, painted a vivid picture of the immediate aftermath.
The ripple effects of the crash extended beyond the immediate scene. Toronto Pearson Airport's website showed a significant number of flight delays, both arriving and departing.4 The US Federal Aviation Administration also confirmed a ground stop at the airport, further disrupting travel plans for countless individuals. While investigations are underway to pinpoint the exact causes of the Delta flight's dramatic flip, the focus now remains on the well-being of the passengers and crew.
