Plane Flips at Toronto Airport: 18 Injured

Here's what we know about the tragic plane crash in Toronto: injured passengers, an overturned aircraft, and thick snow hampering rescue operations.

A Dramatic Landing in Toronto

On Monday, February 17, 2025, a Delta Airlines flight met a tragic end during its landing phase at Toronto Airport, where the plane flipped over spectacularly, ending up upside down on the tarmac. The incident resulted in 18 injuries, including three critical.

A Plane From Minneapolis

The aircraft involved was operated by Endeavor Air, utilizing a Bombardier CRJ900, and was carrying 80 passengers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Toronto, Canada’s largest city. The crash occurred in the early afternoon.

An Ongoing Investigation

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown. Todd Aitken, the airport’s fire chief, noted that the runway was dry and there were no crosswinds at the time of the incident. No other aircraft were involved in the accident.

Flight operations resumed by late afternoon following a few hours’ disruption, although two runways will remain closed for ongoing investigations.

Victims of the Accident

While there were no fatalities, 18 people were injured. An ambulance service spokesperson from Ornge reported that a child with critical injuries was among those transported to the hospital, alongside a man in his sixties and a woman in her forties with serious injuries. Other victims sustained minor to moderate injuries and were taken to local hospitals.

Intense snowstorms had swept across Eastern Canada the previous Sunday, and strong winds persisted on Monday, which may have contributed to the accident. This follows several recent accidents in North America, including a deadly collision involving an army helicopter and a commercial plane in Washington, claiming 67 lives.