On Monday, February 17, 2025, Delta Connection Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, experienced a severe accident upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft, arriving from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, flipped upside down on the runway amid challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and residual snow from a recent storm. All 80 individuals on board—76 passengers and 4 crew members—were evacuated. Eighteen people sustained injuries; three were reported in critical but non-life-threatening condition, including a child and two adults who were airlifted to local hospitals. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, with assistance from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, has initiated an investigation into the incident. This event marks the first major accident at Toronto Pearson since 2005.
Passenger John Nelson recounted the harrowing experience, noting that the plane “hit the ground super hard… went sideways and I believe we skidded on our side and flipped over on our back.” He added that there was “a big fireball on the left side of the plane” following the crash.
The aircraft involved, a 15-year-old Bombardier CRJ-900LR with tail number N932XJ, was designed for short to medium-haul regional flights and had been in service since September 2008.
In the immediate aftermath, Toronto Pearson International Airport suspended all operations, leading to the cancellation of 237 flights. The airport resumed arrivals and departures at approximately 5 p.m. local time.
This incident is part of a series of recent aviation accidents in North America, including a mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., in late January 2025, underscoring ongoing concerns about air travel safety.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, with assistance from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, has initiated an investigation into the incident.
This event marks the first major accident at Toronto Pearson since 2005, when Air France Flight 358 overran the runway during landing.