The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the aircraft collided with a firefighting vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, forcing the closure of the busy airport and leaving dozens injured, according to US authorities and media reports.
1. Plane collides with ground vehicle
The regional jet, operated by Jazz Aviation, struck a Port Authority firefighting vehicle shortly after landing on Runway 4. The flight had arrived from Montreal when the collision occurred.
2. Two crew members killed, several injured
The pilot and co-pilot died in the crash, while dozens of passengers and personnel were injured. The firefighting vehicle was reportedly staffed by police officers, with two sustaining fractures and currently in stable condition.
3. Aircraft carrying 76 people
The CRJ-900 aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members. Flight data indicated the plane landed around 11:37 pm and collided with the vehicle at approximately 24 miles per hour during runway operations.
4. Airport shut, flights diverted
The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground stop following the incident, shutting the airport and diverting at least 18 flights to alternate destinations.
5. Damage visible, probe launched
Images from the scene showed significant damage to the aircraft’s nose. Emergency teams responded swiftly, and an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collision.
LaGuardia, which handled over 30 million passengers in 2025, remained closed for several hours as authorities assessed the situation and began a formal probe.
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