Skier who escaped Toronto plane crash says passengers were told to hang upside down for 'a while'

A professional skier who survived the Toronto plane crash said passengers were told to hang upside down for several terrifying moments before they were eventually led off the aircraft. Pete Koukov described the terrifying moment travelers hung from their seatbelts surrounded by 'sparks and flames' after their plane flipped over in Toronto on Monday afternoon At least 18 people were left injured, including a child, after Endeavor Flight 4819 with 80 people on board crashed on an icy runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada at around 2.15pm local time on Monday Koukov said he managed to unclip himself and stand on the roof of the plane. At least 18 people were left injured, including a child, after Endeavor Flight 4819 with 80 people on board crashed on an icy runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada at around 2.15pm local time on Monday Your browser does not support iframes. Shocking video captured the moment the Delta plane carrying 80 people burst into flames upon landing on an icy runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport The extraordinary footage highlighted the blustery conditions the pilot was navigating Upon impact, a fireball erupted and the plane appeared to tilt to one side. The youngest victim, reportedly a four-year-old, was taken to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto Former National Transportation Safety Board managing director Peter Goelz told CNN that it appeared a strong gust of wind had hit the plane just as it touched down, causing it to tip over and for the wing to tear off Delta CEO Ed Bastian issued a statement shortly after the incident, revealing the airline had activated its 'Passenger Inquiry Center for family and loved ones of customers involved in today’s accident' to ensure they can contact Delta officials for more information.