What happened to the Delta plane crash Toronto? HOLR breaks down alleged claims involving the aircraft, which was flipped upside down upon landing.

Delta Plane Flips

At least 18 people were injured Monday afternoon, including three critically, when a Delta Air Lines flight carrying 80 passengers from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

The dramatic incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. as the plane was arriving from Minneapolis/St. Paul, leaving passengers in shock. Passengers were reportedly hanging upside down in their seats as they scrambled to flee the wreckage.

Plane Crash Pearson

The crash left the aircraft on its back, and emergency personnel rushed to the scene to douse the plane in water. Although the cause of the crash remains unknown, officials have seemingly confirmed that the runway was dry at the time, and there were no crosswinds. Todd Aitken, fire chief at Pearson, emphasized these conditions in his statement, ruling out weather-related issues such as crosswinds (noted here).

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the incident, with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration also sending investigators to Toronto. While theories regarding the crash are circulating on social media, including speculations about the possibility of strong winds—after two back-to-back winter storms in the region—or potential pilot error, nothing has been confirmed. Authorities are still working to determine what caused the catastrophic event.

Plane Crash Toronto

This TikTok from user @gbnews on the platform shows the plane landing, seemingly catching fire, and subsequently flipping over on the runway.

First-hand POV videos of passengers inside the flipped aircraft being escorted out have been circulating online following the crash. Some have also come forward to explain their experience on the Delta plane that crash-landed at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.

As investigators work to uncover the details behind the crash, the incident has raised significant concerns regarding airline safety and emergency response protocols. More information will likely emerge in the coming days.

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