New York's LaGuardia Airport closed after jet collides with firefighting vehicle
An Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on the runway after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night. Two people were killed, according to a person familiar with the investigation into the crash.
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 regional jet operated by Jazz Aviation collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) late Sunday night at 23:40 ET, instantly killing the pilot and co-pilot. There were approximately 76 people on board. BREAKING: Several injuries after Air Canada plane and firetruck collide on runaway at New York's LaGuardia Airport pic.twitter.com/cO6u5HD1YA — BNO News (@BNO
News) March 23, 2026 The flight-tracking website FlightRadar24 said data show Flight AC8646 from Montreal landed on Runway 4 and was rolling down the runway when it struck the fire truck. FlightRadar24 shows that Flight AC8646's groundspeed was around 24 mph at the time of the incident. Early Monday, Kathryn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, told reporters that 41 passengers and crew members were taken to the hospital, with 32 later released.
She said some passengers sustained very serious injuries. LaGuardia remains closed to operations following last night’s incident involving an Air Canada CRJ and a firefighting vehicle. The NOTAM is in effect until 18:00 GMT (2 PM local time).
More: https://t.co/RfxyZrWEtY pic.twitter.com/dqczhdcJB7 — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) March 23, 2026 Local authorities said LaGuardia Airport is closed and may remain shut until 14:00 ET.
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