SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 18, 2025 – A Delta Air Lines flight operated by a subsidiary, Endeavor Flight 4819, from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Toronto Pearson International Airport, crashed on Monday, February 17, 2025. Delta Air Lines confirmed the incident in a statement to USA TODAY.
The Crash and Immediate Aftermath
Photos and videos from the scene depict the aircraft resting upside down. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that there were no fatalities. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will lead the investigation into the crash.
Airport Operations Impacted
Deborah Flint, Pearson Airport's president and CEO, addressed the media Monday night, warning of potential operational disruptions in the coming days.1 Two of the airport's runways will be closed to facilitate the on-scene investigation.2
Injuries and Medical Response
Delta Air Lines reported that 18 individuals were injured and transported to local hospitals.3 Flint indicated that none of the injuries were life-threatening.4 Lawrence Saindon, a superintendent for Peel Regional Paramedic Services, detailed the breakdown of the injured: two adults were airlifted to trauma centers, one child was taken to a children’s hospital, and the remaining individuals sustained minor to moderate injuries.
A Look at the Scene
USA TODAY provided a visual overview of the crash site at Toronto Pearson International Airport, including photos and videos.
Context of Recent Events
This incident occurs following the recent mid-air collision over the Potomac River involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet. It also transpires amidst heightened tensions between Canada and the U.S.
Official Statements
Delta Air Lines released a statement confirming the involvement of Endeavor Flight 4819. The FAA also issued a statement confirming the absence of fatalities and announcing the TSB's involvement in the investigation. "Delta confirmed the incident in a statement to USA TODAY, saying that Endeavor Flight 4819 from Minneapolis/St. Paul to the Canadian airport was involved in the crash."5 The FAA confirmed in a statement that "there were no fatalities in the crash and said the Transportation Safety Board of Canada will be in charge of the investigation."
Airport CEO's Address
Pearson Airport's president and CEO, Deborah Flint, held a media briefing Monday night. "Deborah Flint, Pearson Airport's president and CEO, warned during a media briefing Monday night that operational disruptions were likely in the coming days at the airport as two of its runways will be closed for an on-scene investigation."6 She also noted that no passengers were known to have critical injuries.
Paramedic Services Update
Lawrence Saindon, a superintendent for Peel Regional Paramedic Services, provided details on the injured individuals. "Of those injured, two adults were taken to two different trauma centers by air ambulance and one child was transported to a children’s hospital, according to Lawrence Saindon, a superintendent for Peel Regional Paramedic Services. All other injuries range from minor to moderate."
Ongoing Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will conduct a full investigation into the cause of the crash. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The closure of two runways at Toronto Pearson International Airport will likely cause delays and disruptions for travelers. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight information.
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