Chaos unfolded at Toronto Pearson Airport as a routine landing took a terrifying turn, leaving air traffic controllers scrambling and passengers in shock.
A Delta Connection flight crash-landed at Toronto Pearson Airport, flipping upside down and catching fire upon impact.
Audio recordings from the airport’s air traffic control reveal the tense moments following the accident, including initial reactions and emergency response efforts.
A Delta airlines plane sits on its roof after crashing upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, on February 17, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
The distressing incident unfolded on Monday afternoon (February 17, 2025) when Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, attempted to land amid strong winds.
The distressing incident unfolded on Monday afternoon (February 17, 2025) when Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, attempted to land amid strong winds.
The flight, which departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, carried 80 people, including 76 passengers and four crew members.
Shortly after the crash, an air traffic controller was heard alerting others, “This airplane just crashed.” Moments later, another voice confirmed the severity of the situation, stating,“The aircraft there’s upside down and burning.”