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world8h ago

Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada Express flight collided with a Port Authority firefighting vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.
More than a dozen people were injured, with some taken to local hospitals after the crash.
The incident occurred as the Jazz Aviation flight was taxiing near Runway 4 late Sunday night.
Port Authority described the vehicle as an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting unit responding to a separate incident.
LaGuardia Airport was shut briefly and then reopened as investigations began.
The National Transportation Safety Board launched a go team to investigate the crash.
The flight was arriving from Montreal and carried 72 passengers and four crew members.
Officials noted a possible breakdown in communication as a contributing factor under review.
The incident led to area closures and traffic delays around LaGuardia.
Port Authority officials stated the investigation would determine the root cause and next steps.

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#2 out of 3

world6h ago

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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#3 out of 3

world4h ago

An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with a fire truck on LaGuardia's runway, killing two pilots and injuring dozens.
ATC audio captured a tense moment as controllers attempted to halt a truck crossing the runway before the crash.
LaGuardia remained closed for hours as investigators from the NTSB examined the scene and the FAA coordinated the response.
Port Authority officials said the fire crew and aircraft rescue unit were involved in the incident and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials reported 72 passengers and four crew members were aboard the Air Canada Express flight.
The crash prompted the FAA and NTSB to take the lead on the investigation into what happened at LaGuardia.
Flight originated in Montreal and was arriving at LaGuardia when the collision happened.
Air Canada Express Flight 8646 struck the vehicle after landing on Runway 4 at LaGuardia.
Video and photos showed severe damage to the aircraft nose and a damaged emergency vehicle on the scene.

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