Latest: Delta CRJ-900 Crashes While Landing in Toronto

Delta flight 4819 is involved. The CRJ-900, which was operated by Delta regional subsidiary Endeavor Air, was flying from Minneapolis to Toronto.

An Endeavor Air CRJ-900 aircraft (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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Key Takeaways:

A Delta Connection flight has crashed in Toronto, with multiple injuries reported so far.

Delta flight 4819 is involved. The CRJ-900, which was operated by Delta regional subsidiary Endeavor Air, was flying from Minneapolis to Toronto.

Photos on X show the aircraft upside down in the snow. In another post, the airport confirmed that all passengers and crew members were “accounted for.” 

“Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air using a CRJ900 aircraft, was involved in a single-aircraft accident at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) around 3:30p ET on Monday. The flight originated from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP),” the airline said in a statement.

18 passengers with injuries were transported to local hospitals, Delta added. Four crew members and 76 passengers were on board.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed all 80 people evacuated the CRJ.

“Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada around 2:45 p.m. local time on Monday, February 17,” an agency spokesperson said in a statement. “All 80 people on board were evacuated. The CRJ-900 departed Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates.”

According to CTV News, at least three people are critically injured.

ATC Audio at the time that EDV4819 was on approach and flipped over. CYYZ Tower
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Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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