Investigation Underway for Plane Crash in Toronto Amid Extreme Weather Conditions
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February 18, 2025 06:30
toronto, canada - New video footage emerges as authorities investigate a plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport during snowy and windy weather conditions.
Authorities Investigate Plane Crash in Toronto
CBS News reports a plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport amid snowy and windy weather conditions. The crash involved a Bombardier CRJ900 with dramatic footage showing the plane landing and subsequently exploding.
The airport's fire chief, Todd Aitken, refrained from speculating on the crash's cause, emphasizing the importance of waiting for the investigation results. Both Canadian TSB and American NTSB are conducting inquiries into the incident, with two runways closed during the investigation.
Passenger John Nelson described the landing as 'very hard,' with the plane hitting the ground sideways and witnessing a fireball. Despite the severity of the crash, the fuselage remained intact, but the plane appears to have lost at least one wing.
The crash, occurring during a busy period due to weather-related delays and cancellations, is expected to impact air traffic at Toronto Pearson Airport in the coming days, according to The New York Times.