Plane Crashes at Canadian Airport, Three Injured

A terrifying plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport has left three people critically injured and several others hurt after a Delta Air Lines commuter jet flipped over on the runway.

The Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR, carrying 80 people, crash-landed around 2:45 p.m. local time on Monday (Tuesday AEDT), with emergency crews rushing to the scene. A medical helicopter pilot in the area described the chaos unfolding on the runway.

"The aircraft is upside down and burning," the pilot reported in audio recorded by LiveATC. Air traffic control confirmed that passengers were seen walking around the wreckage, with emergency teams scrambling to assist.

Injuries and Response

Delta Airlines confirmed that at least 18 passengers were injured, with three in critical condition—including one child. The rest suffered minor to moderate injuries. Thankfully, all crew and passengers have been accounted for.

The quick response from first responders was praised for preventing a loss of life. Deborah Flint, CEO of Toronto Pearson Airport, called it a “textbook response”, crediting trained professionals for the swift evacuation and emergency efforts.

Possible Cause: Harsh Weather

Investigators are still piecing together what caused the plane to crash, but rough weather conditions may have played a role.

At the time of the crash, the airport was experiencing blowing snow, strong winds gusting up to 65 km/h, and freezing temperatures of -8°C.

A Troubling Pattern in Aviation

This latest crash comes just weeks after an American Airlines plane collided midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., and follows other recent accidents involving Jeju Air and Azerbaijan Airlines.

With safety concerns in the spotlight, investigators will now work to determine exactly what went wrong in Toronto.