Flights resume at Pearson after crash Monday, investigation begins

By Canadian Press on February 18, 2025.

TORONTO — Flights have resumed at Toronto’s Pearson airport, but two runways are closed as investigators from Canada’s Transportation Safety Board begin their work on what may have caused a plane crash Monday.

Pearson says flights are arriving and departing, but advises travellers to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.

At least 18 people were injured after a regional Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed upon landing in Toronto and flipped over. There were no reports of deaths in the crash.

The plane arrived at Pearson amid blowing snow following a winter storm that hit the Toronto region over the weekend.

Videos posted to social media showed emergency crews hosing down the flipped-over aircraft with a damaged wing while passengers climbed out of emergency exits to the snowy tarmac.

Gusting winds up to 65 km/h and blowing snow were reported at the airport around the time of the crash.