"Accurate"- Internet draws parallels between Delta plane crash and Denzel Washington’s film Flight

On the afternoon of February 17, 2025, Delta Flight 4819, a Bombardier CRJ900, was making its descent into Toronto Pearson International Airport when it encountered severe weather conditions, including strong winds and snow. After spinning and skidding, the plane stopped upside down as it approached the runway.

The eighty passengers, including crew, were terrified when the fire started. Eighteen people were injured, but everyone survived. Firefighters rushed to the crash site to extinguish the flames. Aviation experts noted that the plane's design minimized damage, with the tail breaking off and the fuselage sustaining only moderate damage.

Flight attendants helped passengers evacuate despite the chaos. One passenger said,

"It was terrifying. We were upside down hanging like bats.”

Firefighters sprayed foam over the jet to extinguish the flames as soon as they arrived. Fortunately, no deaths were recorded and every injured passenger received medical assistance.

.The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the crash. The aircraft may have flipped due to 38-mph wind gusts, according to early reports. The crash required Toronto Pearson Airport's all runways to be temporarily closed, causing many delays. The incident reminds us sharply of the dangerous nature of flying, especially in the presence of strong storms even if the research is still under progress.

As details of the crash spread, internet users quickly began drawing parallels between the two events.

“Accurate”, One fan tweeted.

The comment references the uncanny similarities between the fictional film's crash and the real incident.

Fans flooded X with comments, many stating how the situation mirrored scenes from Flight, with one comment reading,

“That was the first thing that came to mind for me.”

Another fan commented,

“Great movie. Highly recommend it if you have not seen the movie Flight.”

Meanwhile, others reflected on the gravity of the situation with comments like:

“That would be terrifying”.

“No chance this happened like this.”, another tweet read.

Many fans seemed captivated by the eerie similarities, with one writing,

“High winds here,” referencing the weather conditions during the Toronto crash

Another user quipped, “This is the first thing I thought when I saw the plane was upside down….”

The connection between the fictional Flight and the real-life incident was clear to many, and some expressed admiration for the pilots and crew's quick thinking in both scenarios.

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All about Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington was born on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York. After studying at the American Conservatory Theatre, he had a successful Broadway career before moving to film.

Washington became famous for his thrilling action and drama roles. He became famous in the 1980s with St. Elsewhere and A Soldier's Story. In 1989, he won an Oscar for Glory.

Denzel Washington is also a director and producer. Antwone Fisher (2002) was his directorial debut.

Two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Tony Award are among the many honors he has received over the years. Due to his versatility in theatre and film, the New York Times named him the best actor of the 21st century in 2020.

Among his memorable performances are Training Day (2001), Remember the Titans (2000), and American Gangster (2007).

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