Toronto
How did Delta Flight 4819's emergency landing in Toronto unfold and what was the outcome?
Delta Flight 4819 experienced a harrowing emergency at Toronto's Pearson Airport, making a hard landing where the right landing gear erupted in flames, producing thick black smoke. The plane then began to roll, leaving all 80 passengers and crew members hanging upside down by their seatbelts inside the aircraft. Despite these terrifying circumstances, the heroic actions of the flight crew were crucial in evacuating everyone safely from the burning plane. Remarkably, all 80 people aboard survived the crash, making this a miraculous outcome for what could have been a devastating tragedy. Investigators are now reviewing new video footage of the incident to determine the cause.
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ABC News
02:38 - 03:05
What is happening with air travel right now?
Air travel is facing serious safety concerns as evidenced by the crash of Delta Airlines Flight 4819 in Toronto. The flight crash-landed in treacherous weather conditions with gusty winds and an icy runway, flipping upside down upon landing and catching fire. Though all 80 passengers and crew survived, 18 were injured in the incident. This crash occurs amid growing concerns about aviation safety following employee terminations at the FAA, raising questions about current air travel regulations and oversight in 2025.
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Philip DeFranco
00:03 - 00:10
What happened during the evacuation of Delta Airlines Flight 4819 after it crashed?
Passengers found themselves trapped upside down in the wreckage after Delta Flight 4819 crashed. According to passenger John Nelson, they released their seat belts and fell to what was previously the ceiling, while smelling jet fuel in the cabin. The urgent call of 'get out, get out, get out' echoed as everyone realized the danger of their situation. The flight attendants remained professional throughout the ordeal, guiding dozens of passengers who literally crawled out of the wreckage onto the tarmac. Emergency personnel assisted in the evacuation process, and remarkably, all 80 passengers and crew members escaped with no reported fatalities.
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Philip DeFranco
01:24 - 01:56
What were the weather conditions like when the Delta Airlines plane crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport?
The weather conditions were severe at the time of the crash, with winds of about 40 miles per hour, a minus 2 degree wind chill, and actively blowing snow. Visibility was limited as snow continued to blow through the air. The area had experienced more snow between Thursday and Sunday than they saw all of last year, creating challenging conditions for aircraft operations. These harsh winter weather conditions are being examined as a potential contributing factor to the crash.
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NBC News
21:42 - 23:00
How did the crew of Delta Flight 4819 respond to their plane crash-landing?
The crew of Delta Flight 4819 responded heroically to their aircraft crash-landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. They successfully evacuated all passengers to safety from a jet that had overturned on the runway amid smoke and fire conditions, demonstrating exceptional bravery in a life-threatening situation. The airport's president and CEO publicly thanked these crew members, acknowledging each flight attendant and crew member as heroes for their quick and effective emergency response. Their actions were critical in ensuring the survival of everyone on board despite the aircraft landing upside down in dangerous circumstances.
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CBS News
00:27 - 00:53
What happened to the Delta Air Lines plane that crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport?
A Delta Air Lines plane crash-landed upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, but remarkably, all 80 people aboard (76 passengers and 4 crew members) survived the incident. The black boxes have been recovered to aid in the investigation of the crash. While the crash resulted in injuries to 21 people, including one child, with two individuals still hospitalized, the outcome represents a miraculous survival story given the severity of the upside-down landing. Authorities are now examining the recovered black boxes to determine what caused this unusual crash landing.
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CBS News
00:00 - 00:17