A Delta Airlines crash survivor shares a chilling upside-down photo from inside the plane, while passengers express amazement at escaping the Toronto disaster.
Survivors share their shocking experience after Delta Airlines crash
Passengers who survived the Delta Airlines crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport expressed their shock and relief.
Many shared their experiences online after escaping the overturned aircraft.
On social media, many viewers were stunned as a passenger captured video inside the overturned plane.
One passenger managed to record herself while still strapped in her seat. John Nelson, another passenger, posted a video on Facebook as he and others exited the wreckage.
“We just landed. Our plane crashed. It’s upside-down,” Nelson said, struggling to catch his breath as emergency responders worked to douse the plane.
Ashley Zook also shared videos on Snapchat, capturing the chaos inside the flipped aircraft.
“I was just in a plane crash. Oh my God!” Ashley exclaimed, her voice shaking as she surveyed the destruction.
Social media reaction
Delta Air Lines crash survivor shares a chilling upside-down photo from inside the plane, leaving viewers stunned and sparking panic about the accident.
One person said: woa what a beautiful picture so best
A second wrote: Omg – brutal winter weather conditions would probably be a factor – thankfully only a few people injured – prayers they all recover.
While a third commented: That’s the condition of our country – belly up!
Another added: 2025 so bad. Happen everywhere. God bless everyone
Someone else said: It didn’t miss anything upside down crash landing and fire
Emergency response and passenger injuries
The flight from Minneapolis to Toronto landed upside-down at 2:15 p.m. Monday. Most of the 80 passengers and crew scrambled to safety.
Eighteen people suffered injuries, including a child and two critically injured adults. Images showed smoke rising from the wreckage as stunned survivors made their way to safety.
@abcnews Video captured by a passenger shows the moments after a Delta flight crashed and ended up upside down while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada on Monday. Seventeen people, including one child, have been taken to hospitals, but none of the injuries are considered to be life-threatening. #news #toronto #canada #abcnews
One wing of the aircraft was in tatters, and the back tail was severely damaged.
Passenger credits divine Intervention for survival
North Carolina native Ian Crowder posted photos of the wreckage on Facebook. He attributed the passengers’ survival to divine intervention.
“We’re believing God for a full recovery. Never have we heard of a plane crashing upside down, but I thank Him for His power preventing additional mourning in our aviation family this week. Please continue to pray for me as I fly for the next nine days straight,” Crowder wrote.
The crash followed a heavy winter storm in Toronto, which left nearly nine inches of snow on the ground. Emergency responders were seen wading through deep snow as they worked to evacuate the passengers.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash while ensuring the well-being of those affected.