Delta flight 4819 aircraft removed from Toronto runway
February 20, 2025
The Delta Connection aircraft that crashed on Monday and was left inverted was successfully removed from the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Wednesday evening, the airline said.
Delta’s TechOps team, alongside the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Air Canada recovery experts, worked for several hours to clear the aircraft.
Specialised equipment was used to complete the operation, which was carried out with approval from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
Delta’s Care Team remains on-site in Toronto, providing assistance to affected passengers and their families. The team is offering support with accommodation, meals, and transportation.
Efforts are also underway to secure and return passengers’ baggage.
Delta’s Airport Customer Service team said it is working to identify and sort luggage that was removed from the aircraft.
Given the presence of potentially harmful fluids from the accident, Delta has enlisted professional services to inspect and clean belongings before they are returned. This process may take several weeks, Delta said.
Investigators continue to study the lead-up to the crash.
