*In a terrifying scene at Toronto Pearson International Airport, a Delta Air Lines flight experienced a harrowing incident Monday afternoon, flipping upside down after landing.
The flight, identified as Endeavor Flight 4819 from Minneapolis/St. Paul, was carrying a total of 80 individuals, including 76 passengers and 4 crew members.
Eyewitness footage captured the dramatic moments on a snowy runway where the fuselage of the commercial jet was seen overturned, smoke billowing from the wreckage. The exterior of the aircraft sustained severe damage, with visible signs of fire and apparent breakages to the wings and tail. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 PM ET, as the airport was still being cleared of ice and snow following a weekend blizzard that dropped over 8 inches of snow.
Fortunately, the airport confirmed that all passengers and crew members are accounted for, although Delta later reported that at least 18 passengers sustained injuries. Visuals from the scene show passengers disembarking from the overturned plane, exiting through the cabin door. One individual shared a video on social media, expressing a mix of shock and relief at their survival.
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Following the incident, Delta Air Lines released a statement acknowledging the situation. A spokesperson for the airline informed news outlets that they were working diligently to confirm the details surrounding the incident, directing anxious family members and friends to updates on Delta’s news platform.
As investigations into this latest incident continue, concerns have risen over a string of recent plane crashes across North America, prompting heightened scrutiny of airline safety protocols. It remains to be seen how weather conditions play a role in this latest occurrence, but officials and experts will undoubtedly examine all contributing factors in the coming days.
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