Air Canada Jet Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Killing Two Pilots
Air Canada Jet Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Killing Two Pilots
- A CRJ‑900 operated by Jazz Aviation for Air Canada Express collided with a Port Authority ARFF vehicle on LaGuardia’s runway, killing both pilots and injuring dozens. euronews.com+2
- The jet, carrying 72 passengers and four crew from Montreal, suffered a catastrophic front‑end impact that obliterated its nose. jpost.com+1
- Two fatalities— the pilot and co‑pilot— were confirmed, while 39 to 41 passengers and crew were hospitalized, including all 72 passengers and the remaining crew. euronews.com+1
- The incident forced LaGuardia Airport to shut down, grounding all flights until at least 2 p.m. ET Monday and causing widespread travel disruptions. theguardian.com+1
- Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into why the fire truck was on an active runway and the communication protocols, highlighting the importance of air traffic control and ground vehicle coordination. news.google.com
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