Delta Flight Goes Tits Up at Toronto Pearson: Clusterfuck of Epic Proportions
written by a member of the WCB
In a shitstorm that'll go down in aviation history, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 from Minneapolis decided to make a grand entrance at Toronto Pearson International Airport by flipping the fuck over upon landing. This ain't your average fender-bender, folks - we're talking about a full-blown, metal-crunching spectacle that's got everyone from air traffic control to the poor bastards on board wondering what in the hell just happened.
At approximately 2:45 PM local time on February 17, 2025, this Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR, operated by Endeavor Air, decided it had had enough of conventional landings and opted for a more... unconventional approach. The result? A goddamn plane lying on its back like a turtle on a hot sidewalk, surrounded by emergency vehicles and a whole lot of confused onlookers.
Now, let's talk casualties. Eight unlucky sons of bitches, including some poor kid, got the short end of the stick in this clusterfuck. Three of these poor bastards are in critical condition, probably wishing they'd taken the damn bus instead. The rest? They're nursing their wounds and thanking whatever deity they believe in that they're not pushing up daisies.
The Federal Aviation Administration, in their infinite wisdom, confirmed that all 80 souls on board managed to drag their asses out of the wreckage. Small fucking mercies, right? But let's not start handing out medals just yet - we've still got a plane on its back and a whole lot of questions that need answering.
As for what caused this shitshow, your guess is as good as mine. Was it the weather? Pilot error? Or did some higher power just decide it was time to remind us all that flying in a metal tube at 30,000 feet isn't as foolproof as we'd like to think? The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is now on the case, probably scratching their heads and wondering how the fuck they're going to explain this one to the press.
In the meantime, Toronto Pearson is in full damage control mode. Incoming flights are being redirected to Montreal because, surprise surprise, having an upside-down plane on your runway tends to put a damper on normal operations. Customs? Closed for the day. Because nothing says "Welcome to Canada" like a full-scale aviation disaster.
Doug Ford, Ontario's Premier, chimed in with the kind of heartfelt statement only a politician can muster: He's "relieved" there were no casualties. No shit, Sherlock. He also mentioned that provincial officials are "in contact" with the airport and local authorities. Translation: "We're watching this dumpster fire from a safe distance and hoping it doesn't make us look bad."
As the dust settles on this colossal fuck-up, one thing's for certain: Delta's PR team is in for one hell of a long night. Between this and the recent shitshow at Reagan National Airport where an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter decided to play a deadly game of chicken, it's starting to feel like the friendly skies aren't so fucking friendly anymore.
So, next time you're bitching about a delayed flight or lost luggage, just remember: It could be worse. You could be the poor bastard trying to explain to your boss why you're late because your plane decided to do a somersault on the runway. Fly safe, you magnificent bastards.