Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashes in Toronto

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A Delta Air Lines regional jet appears to have crashed at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.

In a social media post, the airport operator said it was “aware of an incident upon landing involving a Delta (Air Lines) plane arriving from Minneapolis.” In a statement, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that there were no fatalities.

“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 statement said. “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.”

Other social media posts appeared to show the regional jet upside down on the tarmac in Toronto.

Delta Air Lines confirmed the incident in a statement to USA TODAY.

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“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 news.delta.com as soon as it becomes available,” the statement said.

This incident comes on the heels of the widely reported mid-air collision over the Potomac River between an Army Black Hawk and an American Airlines regional jet. That event, currently under intense scrutiny by the National Transportation Safety Board for potential radio communication lapses and altimeter errors, has heightened concerns over regional flight safety and operational protocols in the industry. Further updates are expected.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at [email protected].