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Delta Jet Crash-Lands in Toronto: Passengers Recall Harrowing Experience
A Delta Air Lines flight carrying 80 people flipped over upon landing, resulting in injuries but no fatalities.
A Delta Air Lines jet, with 80 people on board, crash-landed on Tuesday at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 PM local time as the Endeavour Air flight 4819, traveling from Minneapolis, Minnesota, attempted to land.
Authorities confirmed that 18 individuals sustained injuries, although there were no fatalities reported.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage shared on social media depicted chaotic scenes as passengers navigated the aftermath of the crash.
In one dramatic video, passenger Ashley Zook was seen dangling from her seat, which was still secured by her seatbelt.
Emergency lights had gone out inside the cabin as she expressed disbelief at her experience.
Another passenger, Pete Koukov, documented his escape via Instagram, showing himself climbing out of the fuselage with assistance from an Endeavour Air flight attendant.
Koukov captured the chaotic yet determined effort to evacuate the aircraft, stating that the passengers were 'upside down hanging like bats.'
Reports indicate that the plane ended up resting on its back on a snowy patch of tarmac, raising concerns as temperatures in Toronto had plummeted to well below freezing.
In the immediate wake of the incident, emergency services were seen spraying water on the overturned plane as rescue operations unfolded.
Passenger John Nelson reported hearing explosions during the landing and recounted the urgency to exit the aircraft once it came to a rest.
'We tried to get out of there as quickly as possible,' he stated, highlighting the collective response of passengers in the face of danger.
Peter Carlson, another eyewitness, remarked on the sense of community that emerged among the passengers as they assisted and comforted one another during the emergency.
In a statement following the incident, Delta Air Lines confirmed that there were no fatalities and expressed their intention to provide further updates as new information becomes available.
They acknowledged that the airline industry in Toronto had increased flight operations due to earlier cancellations stemming from a significant snowstorm over the weekend.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash-landing, and they are expected to release further information as the inquiry progresses.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 PM local time as the Endeavour Air flight 4819, traveling from Minneapolis, Minnesota, attempted to land.
Authorities confirmed that 18 individuals sustained injuries, although there were no fatalities reported.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage shared on social media depicted chaotic scenes as passengers navigated the aftermath of the crash.
In one dramatic video, passenger Ashley Zook was seen dangling from her seat, which was still secured by her seatbelt.
Emergency lights had gone out inside the cabin as she expressed disbelief at her experience.
Another passenger, Pete Koukov, documented his escape via Instagram, showing himself climbing out of the fuselage with assistance from an Endeavour Air flight attendant.
Koukov captured the chaotic yet determined effort to evacuate the aircraft, stating that the passengers were 'upside down hanging like bats.'
Reports indicate that the plane ended up resting on its back on a snowy patch of tarmac, raising concerns as temperatures in Toronto had plummeted to well below freezing.
In the immediate wake of the incident, emergency services were seen spraying water on the overturned plane as rescue operations unfolded.
Passenger John Nelson reported hearing explosions during the landing and recounted the urgency to exit the aircraft once it came to a rest.
'We tried to get out of there as quickly as possible,' he stated, highlighting the collective response of passengers in the face of danger.
Peter Carlson, another eyewitness, remarked on the sense of community that emerged among the passengers as they assisted and comforted one another during the emergency.
In a statement following the incident, Delta Air Lines confirmed that there were no fatalities and expressed their intention to provide further updates as new information becomes available.
They acknowledged that the airline industry in Toronto had increased flight operations due to earlier cancellations stemming from a significant snowstorm over the weekend.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash-landing, and they are expected to release further information as the inquiry progresses.
