On Monday, February 17, 2025, a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis, carrying 80 passengers and crew members, crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport and flipped upside down upon impact. Despite the severity of the crash, no fatalities have been reported.

What led to the crash?

The plane attempted to land on the runway at the airport. However, when the plane’s landing gear made contact with it, it skidded and flipped over to rest upside down. Reports indicate that the airport was experiencing strong winds and snow, which may have contributed to the crash.

The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.

Aviation expert J. Joseph suggested that the rate of descent may have been too fast, leading to a hard landing. Other experts noted that the plane’s wings absorbed much of the impact, which helped protect the passengers and crew from what could have been a disastrous event.

Deborah Flint, CEO of Toronto Pearson Airport, stated that most passengers had only minor injuries and some have already been released from the hospital after receiving medical care.

Market Reaction

Delta Air Lines’ stock began to decline on February 13, 2025, following the crash. The stock dropped by 3.42% that day, closing at $64.06. The decline continued the next day, with the stock falling further by 1.59% to $64.35.

This incident adds to a series of aviation-related over the past few months. While it raises questions about air travel safety, experts continue to emphasize that flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation.

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