Two Dead After Plane Collision at LaGuardia, Disrupting Flights
NEW YORK, NY — Two people died in a collision between an Air Canada Express plane and an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia Airport around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. The incident has caused widespread flight cancellations and delays at Boston Logan International Airport and other East Coast airports.
The aircraft, which had 72 passengers on board, was landing at approximately 25-30 mph when it struck a fire truck responding to an unrelated incident. The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and two Port Authority police officers sustained serious injuries. Reports indicate more than a dozen others were injured, with some still hospitalized.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), all flights at LaGuardia were temporarily grounded, with one runway reopening around 2 p.m. Monday. As of 8:45 p.m., FlightAware reported 42 cancellations and 336 delays at Logan Airport due to the ongoing impact of the incident.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the communication breakdown that led to the collision. Witnesses described the situation as shocking, with aviation experts noting the rarity of ground equipment being involved in such incidents.
Emergency services responded immediately, ensuring that those injured received medical assistance. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation and investigate the factors leading to the crash.