New York — Two pilots died when an Air Canada Express jet struck a fire truck on LaGuardia's Runway 4 about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22. (apnews.com)
According to the Port Authority, Flight 8646 from Montréal had 72 passengers and 4 crew; 41 people, including 2 airport fire-rescue officers, were taken to hospitals. (cbsnews.com)
Authorities said the collision involved a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting truck and the arriving regional jet. The National Transportation Safety Board opened an investigation. (time.com)
Crews towed the damaged aircraft from the runway Wednesday, March 25, and the runway reopened after repairs and inspections Thursday morning, March 26, officials said. (apnews.com)
The pilots were identified as Capt. Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther, both Canadian, according to the Associated Press. (apnews.com)
Charlotte Jørgensen, a former “Dancing with the Stars” professional, said on Instagram she survived the crash and is recuperating. (parade.com)