Air Canada Flight Involved in Deadly Crash at LaGuardia

By Love Oyedokun

A devastating incident occurred at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuring dozens more. An Air Canada plane, operated by Jazz Aviation, collided with a fire truck on the runway, causing significant damage and disruption to the airport’s operations.

A Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle lays on its side off of runway 4 after colliding with an Air Canada jet after it landed at LaGuardia Airport, New York, on March 23, 2026. Ryan Murphy/AP

Cablenews24 reports that the accident happened at approximately 11:40 p.m. when the plane, carrying 72 passengers and 4 crew members, struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident. The truck had been cleared to cross the runway, but the plane, traveling at around 130 miles per hour, was unable to avoid the collision.

The pilot and copilot of the Air Canada flight were tragically killed in the accident. Of the 41 passengers and crew members transported to the hospital, 32 have since been released. Two people in the fire truck were also taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.

The airport was temporarily shut down to facilitate the response and investigation, with all flights canceled until at least 2 p.m. Monday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at LaGuardia due to the “aircraft emergency.”

The incident is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with officials working to determine the cause of the collision. Air traffic control audio recordings reveal that the fire truck had been granted permission to cross the runway, but the controller urgently ordered the truck to stop just seconds before the collision.

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The accident has added to the already stressed US air travel system, with over 500 flights in and out of LaGuardia canceled as of early Monday. The airport’s temporary closure has caused significant disruptions, with passengers facing lengthy delays and cancellations.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety protocols and emergency response procedures in the aviation industry. As the investigation continues, officials will work to determine the cause of the collision and implement measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

Key Facts:

• 2 killed: Pilot and copilot of Air Canada flight
• 41 passengers and crew members injured, 32 released from hospital
• 2 people in fire truck taken to hospital, in stable condition
• LaGuardia Airport temporarily shut down, all flights canceled until at least 2 p.m. Monday
• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigating the incident
• Over 500 flights canceled as of early Monday

This incident is still under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The aviation industry will be closely monitoring the developments and working to ensure that such tragedies are prevented in the future.

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