Delta Airlines Flight Crashes During Landing in Toronto Leaving Passengers Injured and Traumatized

On February 18, 2025, a Delta Airlines plane crashed while attempting to land in Toronto, leaving passengers shaken, some seriously injured, and others with lingering symptoms.

The flight, which had 80 people aboard, including passengers and crew, was on its final approach when things went horribly wrong.

The aircraft, a CRJ-900, landed with force, flipped over, and burst into flames.

Panic and Chaos After Crash Landing

According to Cory Tkatch, Operations Commander at Peel Regional Paramedic Services, most injuries sustained were related to anxiety, head injuries, back sprains, and fuel-related illnesses like nausea and vomiting.

Many passengers were left feeling disoriented and frightened after what felt like a rollercoaster ride in the sky.

“The force of the crash made some of the passengers end up upside down, strapped to their seats.

The anxiety was overwhelming for many,” Tkatch explained during a press briefing.

Though the plane had caught fire upon impact, thanks to the aircraft’s emergency systems, a massive explosion was avoided.

It was a relief for emergency responders and passengers, many of whom were able to evacuate on their own despite the terrifying circumstances.

Passengers Share Their Terrifying Experiences

Some passengers recounted their ordeal after the crash.

Peter Carlson, a passenger who was in the plane when it flipped, said that he found himself stuck to the ceiling after unbuckling his seatbelt.

The smell of gas filled the cabin as he scrambled to free himself and assist others.

Carlson, along with another man, managed to help a mother and her child escape the wreckage before finally making his own way out.

Though most were able to evacuate by themselves, emergency responders were seen helping some of the more shaken individuals from the wreckage.

In the aftermath, the air was thick with the scent of jet fuel as fire crews worked to control the blaze that was still smoldering.

Investigation and Questions About the Crash

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is leading the investigation into what caused the crash.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has dispatched a team to assist.

It’s still unclear what exactly went wrong during the landing, as communications between the control tower and the pilot appeared normal during the plane’s approach.

John Cox, an aviation safety expert, pointed out that the CRJ-900 is a proven aircraft that’s been in service for many years.

While plane crashes are rare, he acknowledged that seeing a plane land upside down is even rarer.

Among the pressing questions to be addressed by investigators is the condition of the plane’s right wing, which was found to be missing after the crash.

Cox noted that the loss of one wing could cause the aircraft to roll over, leading to the plane’s ultimate inversion.

The plane’s flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder are expected to provide crucial insights into what went wrong.

A Grim Pattern of Recent Accidents

This crash in Toronto adds to a string of recent high-profile aviation accidents.

This marks the fourth major crash in North America in just three weeks.

Previously, a commercial jetliner and an Army helicopter collided near Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.

Additionally, a medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia, claiming the lives of six crew members and passengers, while a deadly plane crash in Alaska killed ten people.

These tragic incidents have left many in the aviation community asking critical questions about aviation safety and the cause of these recent accidents.