Delta Air Lines CRJ Plane Crash at Toronto Pearson Airport, Canada

TORONTO- Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines (DL) flight operated by Endeavor Air CRJ700 plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) crash while landing at Toronto Airport on February 17, 2025.

Reports indicate the aircraft experienced a flap actuator failure, causing a hard landing that led to the plane overturning near the runway.

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Delta Plane Crash

Videos circulating online show thick plumes of black smoke rising from the wreckage, with the aircraft resting upside down. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to contain the situation and assist any passengers and crew onboard.

Authorities have yet to confirm details regarding injuries or casualties. Investigators are examining the circumstances leading to the mechanical failure and assessing the impact on airport operations.

The aircraft involved in the crash is Mitsubishi CRJ900, registered as N932XJ. Further, it is a 15.6-year-old aircraft and has been with Delta Connection since 2013. The aircraft is powered by Two GE CF34-8C5 engines.

This is a developing story and More details are awaited. Stay Tuned.

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Similar Incident

In December 2024, A PAL Airlines De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400, operating as Air Canada flight AC2259, made an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport due to a landing gear failure. The aircraft, registered as C-GPNA, skidded down the runway with sparks visible as its wings scraped against the ground.

Video footage shows flames erupting upon impact as the wings made contact with the runway. Despite the severity of the landing, initial reports confirm no casualties among passengers or crew members.

The 24-year-old aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, was en route from St. John’s to Halifax when the issue occurred. PAL Airlines, operating the flight under an Air Canada codeshare agreement, serves as Eastern Canada’s second-largest regional airline. Headquartered at St. John’s International Airport, it provides passenger, cargo, air ambulance, and charter services across the region.

The airline operates from multiple bases, including Halifax Stanfield International Airport, CFB Goose Bay, and Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. As part of the PAL Group of Companies, it plays a key role in regional air connectivity.

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