Toronto Pearson International Airport has resumed normal operations following the recent Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 incident. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900LR operated by Endeavor Air, crash-landed on February 17, 2025, flipping onto its roof upon arrival from Minneapolis. All 80 individuals on board—76 passengers and four crew members—survived, with 21 initially hospitalized; all have since been discharged.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) confirmed that the affected runway has been cleared and reopened. As of 9 a.m. on February 23, only 1% of departing flights and 2% of arriving flights were canceled, figures within the normal operational range.
In response to the incident, Delta Air Lines offered each passenger $30,000 as a goodwill gesture. Despite this, at least two passengers have initiated legal action against the airline, citing physical and emotional distress.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is leading an ongoing investigation into the crash, with assistance from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. Preliminary findings indicate that the runway was dry with no crosswind conditions at the time of the accident.
Passengers described the event as sudden and chaotic. John Nelson, seated in the 10th row, recounted, “When we hit, it was super hard… we hit the ground and the plane went sideways and I believe we skidded on our side and then flipped over on our back.”
The swift and coordinated response from emergency crews, flight attendants, and airport staff has been credited with preventing fatalities. Deborah Flint, CEO of the GTAA, praised the crew’s actions, stating they “heroically led passengers to safety.”
As operations normalize, travelers are advised to check flight statuses with their respective airlines, as minor delays may still occur.
Source : Swifteradio.com
