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Close Call: Delta Flight Crash Lands in Toronto but Everyone Survives

A miracle in Toronto as all 80 passengers escape a plane flip during a crash landing under severe conditions.

By Yan Zhuang, Vjosa Isai, Neil Vigdor and Ian AustenSource: nytimes.com1 min read
Close Call: Delta Flight Crash Lands in Toronto but Everyone Survives
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Delta Flight 4819 crash-landed in Toronto, turning upside down but thankfully, all on board survived, with only minor injuries reported.

Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis faced a terrifying situation on Monday as it crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane encountered strong winds and snowy conditions upon landing, skidding violently before flipping over and catching fire. Despite the frightful scene, all 80 passengers managed to escape the aircraft, though 18 individuals sustained minor injuries.Passenger Pete Carlson recounted the moment, saying that the plane flipped and they found themselves hanging upside down. Emergency crews and fellow passengers worked together to guide everyone to safety even as smoke filled the cabin. This incident follows a series of recent aviation accidents that have raised concerns for air travel safety. Thankfully, due to quick thinking and teamwork, no fatalities were involved in this harrowing event, with injured passengers already beginning to be discharged from hospitals by late that same day.

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