: What’s Being Circulated
Social media posts and some fringe websites have circulated headlines like:
This sounds dramatic and alarming — but it is not backed by any verified reporting.
📉 Verified Information: What the Evidence Shows
✅ No Reporting by Credible News Outlets
A plane crash involving the loss of a former president and his immediate family would be one of the biggest global news events of the decade. Such an event would be covered simultaneously and prominently by:
AP News
Reuters
BBC
CNN
The New York Times
None of these outlets have reported on such an incident — because it never happened.
❌ False Reporting on Social Platforms
The posts that carry this claim appear to originate from smaller sites or social media, where misinformation can spread rapidly without fact‑checking or editorial standards. These claims often misuse the name “Fox News” to seem legitimate, but they are not sourced from verified Fox News reporting.
✅ Fact‑Checker Assessments
Independent fact‑checking resources have reviewed this claim and concluded it is false, noting:
No confirmation by authorities (e.g., Secret Service, FAA, Canadian emergency services)
No statements from credible outlets
Instead, the claim appears to be recycled from a rumor or satirical post that was spread without verification.
🛩️ Why the Rumor Spread
Sensational claims involving high‑profile figures tend to spread quickly for several reasons:
Shock value: Outrageous claims attract clicks and shares.
Confirmation bias: People sometimes believe dramatic negative news about public figures they dislike.
Imitation of real headlines: Using the name of a known news outlet (e.g., “Fox News”) gives the false claim a veneer of credibility.
This kind of misinformation gets amplified on platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), and fringe news sites, even when there’s no real evidence.
📌 What Are the Verified Aviation Incidents Around Canada?
While the Biden claim is false, there have been real aviation incidents that were reported and investigated:
✈️ Delta Connection Flight 4819 — Toronto, 2025
A Bombardier CRJ900 operated by Endeavor Air on behalf of Delta Connection crashed upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025.
All 80 people on board survived.
21 people were injured.
The plane flipped on the runway after a hard landing.
✈️ Other Canadian Aviation Incidents
Canada has had several real historical crashes, including:
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