Fiery plane crash at Toronto’s Pearson airport: Rights for injured passengers

What happened?

A Delta airlines flight from Minneapolis crash landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport (Pearson) — injuring more than a dozen people.

Flight 4819, operated by Delta’s subsidiary Endeavor Air, was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members when it collided with the tarmac and flipped onto its roof, catching fire.

“I’m relieved to learn that all passengers and crew are accounted for after [the] plane crash,” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in post on X (formerly Twitter) on Feb. 17.

“Thank you to the first responders, crew, and airport staff for their quick actions and commitment to keeping everyone safe.”

Other government leaders, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, expressed their relief on social media that there were no fatalities.

WATCH: Close-up footage of the crash at Pearson shared on X by @airplusnews (WARNING: Graphic content and strong language).

🔴 Vidéo impressionnante du crash du CRJ900 de Delta, hier soir à l’aéroport de Toronto.

▫️Aucune victime à déplorer. pic.twitter.com/TJoxd6KFCd

— air plus news (@airplusnews) February 18, 2025

Investigation updates

The cause of the fiery plane crash remains under investigation.

Hamilton International Airport and Montreal’s Trudeau International Airport were among the airports that accepted planes diverted from Pearson following the incident.

Legal resources

Frightening incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your personal injury rights in Ontario.

The compassionate and experienced team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP represents individuals in all legal matters regarding personal injury litigation.

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