Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:18pm on 23 Mar 2026,Monday International
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 aircraft collided with a firefighting vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both the pilot and co-pilot. The flight, arriving from Montreal with 72 passengers and four crew members, struck the vehicle responding to another emergency on the runway. Several passengers and responders were injured, with some hospitalised. The incident forced a temporary airport shutdown, leading to widespread flight cancellations and diversions. Preliminary reports suggest possible miscommunication between air traffic control and ground staff. Authorities, including the NTSB and FAA, have launched a detailed investigation.
