Two passengers described moments of confusion and panic as the Delta flight suddenly flipped during landing.
Plane Crash in Toronto: Passengers Share Harrowing Experiences of Upside-Down Landing
Plane Crash in Toronto: Passengers Share Harrowing Experiences of Upside-Down Landing
All 80 passengers expected to survive the dramatic incident that turned a routine flight into chaos.
On February 18, 2025, a Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Minneapolis to Toronto experienced a shocking turn of events when it crashed and ended up upside-down on the runway. Fortunately, all 80 individuals on board are anticipated to survive the incident, despite the chaos that ensued.
Among those onboard was Pete Koukov, a 28-year-old professional skier who was en route to Toronto to film a ski movie. Reflecting on the unexpected chaos of the situation, Koukov recounted that everything seemed normal during the descent until the aircraft made contact with the runway and skidded on its right side. “I unbuckled pretty fast and kind of lowered myself to the floor, which was the ceiling,” he recalled, noting the moment flames became visible outside his window. With passengers panicking, he managed to capture footage for Instagram as they scrambled across seats, escaping through an emergency exit onto the snowy tarmac.
Another passenger, Pete Carlson, also experienced the shocking skids of the landing during a trip to a conference. Initially feeling relaxed, Carlson described the abrupt shift as startling. “One minute you’re landing, kind of waiting to see your friends and your people. And the next minute you’re physically upside-down and just really turned around,” he explained in an interview with CBC. He mentioned the overwhelming contrast of metal and cement that surrounded them in those critical moments.
As investigations continue, both passengers stress the importance of remaining calm and following safety instructions, even in the most unexpected situations. The aviation community continues to monitor the aftermath of this harrowing event, celebrating the resilience and survival of everyone involved.
Among those onboard was Pete Koukov, a 28-year-old professional skier who was en route to Toronto to film a ski movie. Reflecting on the unexpected chaos of the situation, Koukov recounted that everything seemed normal during the descent until the aircraft made contact with the runway and skidded on its right side. “I unbuckled pretty fast and kind of lowered myself to the floor, which was the ceiling,” he recalled, noting the moment flames became visible outside his window. With passengers panicking, he managed to capture footage for Instagram as they scrambled across seats, escaping through an emergency exit onto the snowy tarmac.
Another passenger, Pete Carlson, also experienced the shocking skids of the landing during a trip to a conference. Initially feeling relaxed, Carlson described the abrupt shift as startling. “One minute you’re landing, kind of waiting to see your friends and your people. And the next minute you’re physically upside-down and just really turned around,” he explained in an interview with CBC. He mentioned the overwhelming contrast of metal and cement that surrounded them in those critical moments.
As investigations continue, both passengers stress the importance of remaining calm and following safety instructions, even in the most unexpected situations. The aviation community continues to monitor the aftermath of this harrowing event, celebrating the resilience and survival of everyone involved.
