New York, United States – March 23, 2026
A tragic airplane crash LaGuardia Airport has left two pilots dead after an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a firefighting truck during landing in New York late Sunday night. The aircraft, arriving from Montreal, struck the emergency vehicle while taxiing on the runway at LaGuardia Airport. The violent collision severely damaged the aircraft’s cockpit and nose section. Authorities say the incident has triggered a major aviation investigation and temporarily closed one of the city’s busiest airports.
The airplane crash LaGuardia Airport occurred around 11:40 p.m. local time on March 22 when the regional jet carrying 72 passengers and four crew members struck an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle. Officials said the truck was responding to a separate issue involving another aircraft. The unexpected runway collision immediately sparked emergency evacuations and rescue operations. Aviation safety investigators say the incident raises urgent questions about runway coordination and airport safety procedures.
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Source: AP / official statements from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
