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Incredible second Toronto aircraft crash survivor movies himself being rescued from the wrong way up Delta plane: Live updates

Harrowing footage taken on board the Delta plane which crashed at Toronto Pearson Airport carrying 80 people has offered a glimpse into the aftermath of the latest aviation disaster.

The plane, a Bombardier CR900, had flown from Minneapolis to Toronto when it flipped and landed upside down shortly before 3pm on Monday. 

The aircraft was being operated by a regional airline, Endeavor Air. 

Miraculously, everyone onboard survived. Passengers were filmed climbing out of the jet onto the icy tarmac once it had come to a stop, directed by a stoic air hostess. 

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Delta crash survivor shares harrowing experience inside aircraft

Video from a Delta plane crash survivor showed one woman hanging upside down from her seat in the rolled over aircraft.

‘My plane crashed I’m upside down,’ she captioned the video.

She then recorded the terrified passengers stumbling off the plane as they escape to safety.

‘I was just in a plane crash, oh my god,’ the shocked passenger stated.

Passenger shares extraordinary footage as he’s rescued from plane

Passenger Pete Koukov, who had been filming ski content, was on board the plane and shared extraordinary video of the moment he escaped the wreckage.

‘Being alive feels pretty cool today,’ he captioned the video.

In the video, Koukov was climbing out of the upside down plane with the assistance of a female crew member, who was telling passengers: ‘Come on. Don’t take no video. Put that phone away.’

Koukov, clearly in shock, pivoted his camera to capture the upside down plane.

‘Holy f**k,’ he said repeatedly. ‘Oh my f***ing God. Yo, I was just on this f***ing plane.’

His video attracted praise for the no-nonsense flight attendant who appeared calm and helpful during crisis.

‘Notice how important flight attendants are,’ one person said.

‘The planes inverted and they getting the job done good work on the crew,’ another added.

‘Kudos to the crew for evacuating everyone safety. The training Flight Attendants go though isn’t for the faint of heart or to serve a coke and a cookie.’

National Transportation Safety Board to assist Canadian authorities with investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board will lead a team of American investigators to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada in the investigation into this crash.

It comes amid heightened concerns about a series of crashes involving American passenger planes.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he has been in touch with his Canadian counterpart, adding ‘FAA investigators are en route to Toronto.’

All passengers accounted for as authorities confirm there are no fatalities

All 76 passengers and four crew have been accounted for as authorities confirm that, miraculously, there were no fatalities.

Transport Minister Anita Anand’s office shared the official update on Monday evening.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ‘extremely concerned’ about latest aviation tragedy

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre issued a statement on X on Monday night.

He wrote: ‘I’m extremely concerned by the plane crash earlier this afternoon at Toronto’s Pearson airport.

‘My thoughts are with the passengers and crew, and all those working to respond to this awful situation. Wishing a rapid recovery to all injured.’

Delta CEO Ed Bastian speaks out

‘The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport,” Bastian said.

‘I want to express my thanks to the many Delta and Endeavor team members and the first responders on site.’

The airline has activated its ‘Passenger Inquiry Center for family and loved ones of customers involved in today’s accident’ to ensure they can contact Delta officials for more information.

‘In Canada, these individuals may reach out via 1-866-629-4775. In the United States, they may connect using 1-800-997-5454,’ the airline said.

Video shows aftermath of the horror crash

More than a dozen diversions are ongoing at Ottawa International Airport due to the crash

The airport said in a statement: ‘Aside from the flights to and from YYZ (Toronto Pearson) being affected, it’s a typical operation at YOW (Ottawa) that includes residual delays and cancellations from the storm that impacted many cities in North America over the past several days.

‘We are supporting the airlines and ground handlers, and have extra resources on hand in the event that any of the flights are deplaned and passengers require support.’

Toronto Pearson Airport reopens

Two Canadian airports warn travelers to expect delays

Montreal and Winnipeg airports have sent alerts to travelers saying flights to Toronto will be delayed in the wake of the crash.

Some Toronto-bound flights have been diverted to Ottawa International Airport.

Justin Trudeau tweets about hockey amid horror plane crash in Toronto

The outgoing Canadian Prime Minister has been tweeting about the 4Nations ice hockey game between Canada and Finland, hours after the crash which has left three people in a critical condition.

At least 18 people were injured

Eighteen people have been confirmed injured in the crash, according to CTV News.

Two adults and a child sustained critical injuries, while 12 more patients were taken to local hospitals with less serious injuries, per the latest update.

Some 80 people were on board the plane in total – 76 passengers and four crew members.

US Secretary of Transportation issues statement

Quebec’s international airport is preparing to receive diversion flights

Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Quebec is preparing to receive ‘several diversion flights’, officials said on X.

Hundreds of flights canceled from Toronto Pearson Airport

Some 237 flights have been canceled at the airport where the crash happened, according to Flightradar24.

Horror photos show damage to Delta plane’s engine after Toronto crash

An emergency responder works around an aircraft on a runway, after a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Cole Burston  REUTERS/Cole Burston
An emergency responder works around an aircraft on a runway, after a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Cole Burston  REUTERS/Cole Burston

The plane was battling 70mph winds when it crash-landed upside down

Fox News reported the aircraft was battered by strong winds of 70mph as it tried to land amid a winter storm which has been sweeping the US.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds after Delta crash

NBC pundit immediately blames Toronto plane crash on Trump – even though it happened in Canada

Tom Costello, a senior correspondent for NBC, blamed President Trump for the Canadian crash.

‘This is going to, yet again, raise the concern about FAA staffing, air traffic control staffing.

‘Now this is a Canadian air traffic control tower, and this is under Canadian authority once it crosses the border.

‘And yet, there has been talk about maybe staff cuts at the FAA as a part of President Trump’s efforts to trim down the federal workforce.’

Three survivors are in critical condition – including a child

One child and two adults have been critically injured in the crash, according to CTV News.

Initial reports said eight people had been injured overall.

Delta Air Lines releases statement on Toronto crash

‘Delta is aware of reports of Endeavor Flight 4819 operating from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Toronto-Pearson International Airport as involved in an incident,’ the company said.

‘We are working to confirm any details and will share the most current information on news.delta.com as soon as it becomes available.’

Passengers and crew exit flipped Delta flight onto snowy tarmac

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Flight Attendants Association addresses crash

The Association of Flight Attendants also issued a statement following the crash-landing.

‘Our union is responding to an incident in Toronto with Delta Air Lines Endeavor Flight 4819. AFA crew were working this flight,’ the statement read.

‘Reports are there are no fatalities. Please do not speculate on this incident as everyone works to gather information and support those involved.’

Survivors stumble out of flipped over Delta plane

Flights delayed after terrifying Delta crash

Toronto Pearson Airport’s website showed more than four dozen delayed flights leaving and arriving at the airport.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said there was a ground stop at the airport.

At least eight injured in Delta rollover crash

A plane crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday and injured eight people, officials said.

Of the eight injuries, one was critical and the rest were mild to moderate, Peel Regional Paramedic Services Supervisor Lawrence Saindon said.

Images show the plane upside down on the airport runway. Passengers were seen exiting the aircraft and stepping onto the icy runway.

Emergency crews surrounded the plane after the crash landing and sprayed it with foam, preventing a potential deadly fire.

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