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Air Canada Plane Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Killing Two Pilots and Injuring Dozens

Crews at LaGuardia Airport are clearing the wreckage of an Air Canada plane that collided with a Port Authority fire truck, resulting in two pilot deaths and injuries to over 40 passengers and crew. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, focusing on air traffic controller workload and the failure of the airport’s safety alert system. The crash has highlighted ongoing safety concerns at LaGuardia, with numerous past runway incursions, and has sparked criticism of Air Canada’s initial response to the tragedy.

LaGuardia Airport Temporarily Closes After Air Canada Express Plane Collides with Ground Vehicle on Runway

LaGuardia Airport in New York City was temporarily closed late Sunday night after an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a ground vehicle on the runway, prompting emergency response and a ground stop issued by the FAA. The New York Fire Department and Police Department responded to the incident, with the ground vehicle likely belonging to the Port Authority, though no details on injuries have been released. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the collision, and the airport experienced disruptions while authorities continue to gather information.

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