On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, a Bombardier CRJ900, crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport amid severe winter conditions. The aircraft, arriving from Minneapolis with 76 passengers and four crew members, skidded on the icy runway, overturned, and caught fire. Remarkably, all 80 individuals on board survived, though 21 sustained injuries; as of today, only one remains hospitalized.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, with experts analyzing factors such as landing speed and wind gusts. Aviation analyst Julian Bray suggested that a high landing speed combined with wind gusts might have caused the right wing to contact the runway, leading to the aircraft flipping.
In the aftermath, some passengers faced criticism for retrieving personal belongings during the evacuation, a practice that can hinder emergency procedures. Aviation professionals emphasized the importance of adhering to safety protocols to ensure swift evacuations.
Historically, Delta Air Lines has experienced several accidents. Notably, on August 2, 1985, Flight 191 crashed while approaching Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport due to a microburst-induced wind shear, resulting in 137 fatalities. Another significant incident occurred on August 31, 1988, when Flight 1141 crashed during takeoff at the same airport, leading to 14 deaths.
The recent Toronto incident is the first major crash involving a Delta aircraft in several decades, underscoring the rarity of such events in modern aviation.
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