News is emerging of a Delta Air Lines CRJ900 suffering a crash landing at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Information is currently limited surrounding the accident, but below is what we know on this so far.
Live: Delta Air Lines CRJ900 Crash Landing at Toronto Pearson Airport…
Imagery seen from the airport shows fire trucks surrounding the aircraft, with the Delta Air Lines CRJ900 looking to be upside down following the crash landing at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Furthermore, data suggests that the specific aircraft involved in the accident is N932XJ.
As per data from Planespotters.net, N932XJ is a 16.6 year old Bombardier CRJ-900LR that belongs to Endeavour Air, which operates for Delta Connection, the airline’s subsidiary.
The U.S mainline carrier utilises this operator’s aircraft for regional and shorter flights, where not as many passengers are handled.
It is understood that the Delta Air Lines CRJ-900 operated by Endeavour Air was operating flight 4819 from Minneapolis.
At this time, there is no indication into whether there have been any fatalities.
This is a developing story. More info to follow in due course on this post on the AviationSource website!
Updates…
UPDATE #1 @ 1958 UK time – As provided by AirNav Radar, Endeavour Air flight 4819 operating for Delta Air Lines is a routine scheduled flight between Minneapolis and Toronto Airport, with the flight operating normally before the crash landing.
UPDATE #2 @ 2009 UK time – Photos from the scene shows the extent of the accident.
UPDATE #4 @ 2041 UK time – Video footage highlights the fire crews putting out any fires.
UPDATE #5 @ 2048 UK time – No fatalities reported – all passengers accounted for. Furthermore, there is a ground stop in effect at Toronto Airport currently.
Accident Update 2050 UTC
ACCIDENT UPDATE #6 @ 2051 UK time – Delta has released an official statement following the accident:
“Delta is aware of reports of Endeavor Flight 4819 operating from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Toronto-Pearson International Airport as involved in an incident.”
“We are working to confirm any details and will share the most current information on http://news.delta.com as soon as it becomes available.”
UPDATE #7 @ 2052 UK time – As a recap, this is the latest statement from the airport.
UPDATE #8 @ 2102 UK time – What we know so far…
UPDATE #9 @ 2108 UK time – The FAA has released a statement, acknowledging the accident:
“Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada around 2:45 p.m. local time on Monday, February 17. All 80 people on board were evacuated.”
“The CRJ-900 departed Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates.”
UPDATE #10 @ 2130 UTC – According to Toronto Peel Regional Paramedic Services, 15 people have been injured in the landing accident. Of that number, one child and two adults are critically injured.
Delta Air Lines has issued the following update statement:
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