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LaGuardia plane crash audio captures moments before fatal collision: ‘I messed up’
- Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority crash truck on final approach at LaGuardia, killing the pilots.
- Two pilots were killed and 41 people hospitalized after the crash, with the plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew members.
- ATC audio captured a controller saying, 'Truck one, stop,' as responders worked to halt the vehicle during the emergency sequence.
- The crash prompted airport closure and the arrival of National Transportation Safety Board officials for investigation.
- Authorities reported hospitalizations among passengers and first responders, with further details to follow as the investigation continues.
- Initial reports indicate a collision occurred with a ground vehicle during an emergency response at the airport.
- The incident involved coordination between air traffic control and responding crews during an ongoing emergency.
- LiveATC audio released moments before the fatal collision revealed frantic exchanges among controllers and pilots.
- The incident led to rapid movement of survivors to the terminal and a significant emergency response at the scene.
- Officials noted the crash occurred during an emergency response and involved a ground vehicle at Runway 4.
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