Delta plane crashes while landing in Toronto

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A DELTA Air Lines jet crashed, flipping upside down while landing in Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday (Tuesday, February 18 in Manila).

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the Association of Flight Attendants union confirmed reports that there were no fatalities but the incident left 18 passengers injured.

According to Toronto’s Pearson Airport Fire Chief Todd Aitken, three of the 18 injured passengers suffered severe injuries.

The jet, which took off from Minneapolis, had 80 passengers and crew members. Luckily, they were able to evacuate before the plane exploded.

In the aftermath of the plane crash, some passengers were posting videos and photos about their chaotic experience, showing emergency personnel, firefighters, and paramedics helping other passengers evacuate to safety, while others did their best to recover their belongings.

Paramedics told the BBC that they were able to transport the severely injured passengers to different hospitals in the area.

Meanwhile, airport staff told CTV News that they had to shut down all arrivals and departures following the plane crash.

The cause of the explosion is still unclear but Aitken noted that the runway was dry and there were no cross-wind conditions.

Flight records indicate the Bombardier CRJ-900LR that crashed, capable of seating 88 passengers and 4 crew, and was operated by Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Connection.

It sustained damage during its overturn from the wing and tail being crumpled and torn.

Additionally, the plane was affected by conditions stemming from a recent winter storm that deposited nearly nine inches of snow, requiring airport crews to work through the night to clear runways.(Johanna Sumalinog, USJ-R Intern)