TORONTO, ON – A Delta Airlines flight, 4819 on tail number N932XJ, a Bombardier CRJ-900, has been involved in a serious incident after arriving from Minneapolis this afternoon. The aircraft, which was en route to Toronto Pearson International Airport, has reportedly experienced difficulties during its final approach. Authorities are still investigating the situation, here is the latest report:
Peel Regional Police, whose jurisdiction includes Pearson Airport:
– 18 people injured
– 1 child and 2 adults are at hospital with critical injuries
– The rest are moderate to mild injuries
Belief is a severe crosswind gust caught this jet as landing. Wind was at a 40 degree angle to nose of plane. 40mph winds.
The Bombardier CRJ-900, a regional jet often used for short to medium-haul routes, typically seats around 76 passengers in a 2-2 configuration. Known for its efficiency, this model is popular among airlines for its ability to handle regional routes while offering passengers a relatively comfortable and quiet flying experience.
At the time of the incident, weather conditions in Toronto were challenging, with heavy rain and strong winds impacting visibility. Toronto Pearson had been facing delays due to the inclement weather, which may have contributed to the situation.
Delta has released an official statement on this:
Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air using a CRJ-900 aircraft, was involved in a single-aircraft accident at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at around 2:15 p.m. ET* on Monday. The flight originated from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Initial reports indicate there are no fatalities and 18 customers with injuries have been transported to area hospitals. Our primary focus is taking care of those impacted.
Delta has activated its Passenger Inquiry Center for family and loved ones of customers involved in today’s accident so they can connect with Delta for more information. In Canada, these individuals may reach out via 1-866-629-4775. In the United States, they may connect using 1-800-997-5454.
“The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “I want to express my thanks to the many Delta and Endeavor team members and the first responders on site. We are working to confirm the details and will share the most current information on http://news.delta.com as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, please take care and stay safe.”
The flight was carrying a total of 80 people – 76 passengers and four crew.
Delta has cancelled its flights to and from YYZ for the remainder of the evening and has issued a travel waiver. Details of the waiver can be found on http://Delta.com. Delta is working to connect with customers whose flights have been impacted. Customers should also monitor the status of their flight via the Fly Delta app.
Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines headquartered in Minneapolis. Delta will provide updates at http://news.delta.com.
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