Air Canada Express plane involved in fatal collision at New York airport
Air Canada Express plane involved in fatal collision at New York airport
On the night of Sunday, March 22, 2026, a tragic runway collision occurred at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
An Air Canada Express flight, arriving from Montreal, collided with a Port Authority emergency vehicle while landing.
Preliminary investigations suggest a breakdown in coordination by Air Traffic Control, as the controller cleared the truck to cross while the aircraft was landing.
The U.S.
National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the incident, having recovered the black box and voice recorder from the aircraft.
This event resulted in the closure of LaGuardia Airport for several hours and has sparked a serious review of ground-traffic safety procedures.
