Delta Flight 4819 made a routine landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport but quickly escalated into a disaster as the plane caught fire and flipped over. Passengers described a sudden jolt upon landing, followed by chaos as they hung upside down. Despite the terrifying ordeal, flight attendants and passengers collaborated to evacuate through emergency exits. Though 18 individuals were injured, including critically, all were expected to survive. The incident highlights effective emergency response despite the recent spate of aviation incidents, with help coming swiftly amidst the chaos.
The absolute initial feeling is just, Need to get out of this,' Mr. Carlson told CBC, the Canadian national broadcaster.
The second that the wheels hit the ground, then everything happened, said Pete Koukov, a professional skier from Colorado, in an interview on Monday night.
At least 18 people were injured, including one adult and one child in critical but non-life threatening condition, but everyone was expected to survive.
Flight attendants and passengers were able to help each other out of the emergency exits and onto the snow.
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