On February 17, 2025, a serious aviation accident occurred at Toronto Pearson International Airport when a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis flipped over on landing, injuring 18 people.

The incident occurred at around 14:45 p.m. local time. There were 76 passengers and four crew members on board. After a hard landing, the plane flipped over, causing panic among the passengers. Despite the seriousness of the incident, there were no casualties. Among the victims were two adults in critical condition and a child with serious injuries. The rest received minor injuries.

Eyewitnesses captured the moment of the accident on video, where you can see how the plane turns upside down after hitting the ground. Despite the shock, passengers helped each other leave the cabin before emergency services arrived. Airport employees quickly arrived at the scene, providing first aid to the victims and ensuring their transportation to medical facilities.

Deborah Flint, CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, thanked emergency services for their quick response and stressed that the absence of fatalities in such a situation was a great achievement. Canadian Transport Minister Anita Anand confirmed that all those on board were evacuated and received the necessary medical care.

At the time of landing, the area around the airport was experiencing severe weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and gusty winds. This may have contributed to the accident, but the official investigation has only just begun. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board are working together to establish the exact circumstances of the accident.

The accident has temporarily closed the airport, causing delays and cancellations of many flights. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights and be prepared for possible changes to the schedule.

The incident was part of a series of aviation accidents in North America over the past month. Earlier in Alaska, a small passenger plane crashed en route to Nome, killing all 10 people on board. In Philadelphia, a medical transport plane crashed in a residential area, killing seven people, including a child. The most tragic event was the collision of an Army helicopter with an American Airlines passenger jet near Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.

Delta Airlines expressed regret over the incident and promised full cooperation with the authorities during the investigation. The company representatives noted that the safety of passengers and crew is their top priority and they will make every effort to prevent such incidents in the future.

Video footage from the scene posted online shows extensive damage to the plane, including a torn-off wing and tail. Experts say the exact cause of the crash will only be known after a detailed investigation, which could take months.