Fatal Tarmac Collision at LaGuardia Airport Affects Flights to Portland and Boston
A collision involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York resulted in multiple cancellations affecting passengers in Portland and Boston on Monday.
The incident occurred late Sunday as the Air Canada flight, carrying over 70 individuals, was landing. Both the pilot and copilot were killed, and approximately 40 passengers and crew required hospitalization for injuries, according to authorities.
LaGuardia Airport was closed for several hours and reopened to air traffic at 2 p.m. Monday, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Portland International Jetport Assistant Director Zach Sundquist reported that four out of six daily flights between Portland and LaGuardia were canceled. One departure and one arrival remained on schedule Monday afternoon.
Sundquist advised that passengers should contact airlines for rebooking options, with some rerouting to other New York area airports.
At Boston Logan International Airport, spokesperson Jennifer Mehigan indicated there were at least 19 flights scheduled to LaGuardia on Monday, including six with American Airlines and 13 with Delta Airlines. Passengers were encouraged to reach out to airlines for further updates as impacts were still being assessed.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident.