Plane crashes, lands upside down at Toronto Airport

A Delta Airlines plane crashed during landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday afternoon amid strong winds and heavy snowfall. The aircraft flipped upside down, with one of its wings severely damaged.

Flight 4819, carrying 80 passengers, miraculously saw no casaulties. However, 18 people sustained injuries, with three reported in critical condition.

Videos circulating on social media showed the aircraft lying belly-up on the tarmac, with smoke rising from the fuselage as passengers were evacuated. Firefighters and rescue officials quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation.

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Another alleged video captured the shocking moment of the crash landing, showing a fireball erupting as the jet hit the ground.

The aircraft was operated by Delta’s regional subsidiary, Endeavor Air, and had taken off from Minneapolis, USA.

Eastern Canada was hit by a powerful wind system on Sunday, with Toronto experiencing heavy snowfall and bone-chilling temperatures.

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Despite the extreme weather, the airport chief stated that the exact cause of the crash could not yet be determined, noting that conditions were deemed suitable for landing. Meanwhile, a passenger told the media that there were no apparent issues during the flight.

Flight operations at Toronto Pearson Airport resumed after a brief suspension.

According to experts, the passengers' survival was due to several factors, including the aircraft's effective engineering, the use of seat belts, and the crew's timely decisions.

The passenger seats are designed to withstand forces 16 times greater than gravity, ensuring they remain securely in place during turbulence or impact.  For this reason, passengers are instructed to fasten their seat belts to minimize the risk of injury in potential accidents.