A Reddit user, one of 80 passengers on a Delta plane that crashed in Toronto on February 17, 2025, shared their experience in a thread. The user, who was safe but in shock, described the chaotic scene and the terrifying moments during the crash. They recalled turbulence before landing, followed by a jolt and a glow from the right side of the plane. The plane flipped, and passengers had to assist each other in escaping. One emergency exit was unusable due to fuel. The passenger, with a military background, focused on helping others, noting the selflessness of those around them.
John Nelson, another passenger, also spoke about the crash in a CNN interview. He described noticing the snow and gusty winds before the plane made a hard landing and flipped. He recalled the smell of jet fuel and the chaos as passengers scrambled to escape. Nelson, who filmed the crash aftermath, expressed feeling shaken but grateful to be alive. Social media users responded with shock and concern, expressing relief that everyone was safe despite injuries.