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Exclusive | Deadly LaGuardia Airport crash was avoidable, says expert who blames FAA: ‘Not doing their job’
- An Air Canada Express jet collided with a LaGuardia fire truck on Runway 4, killing two pilots and injuring many.
- Experts say the crash was avoidable and likely caused by a miscommunication between control towers and ground control.
- Port Authority officials said clearance for on-runway movement must come from the control tower to protect runways and taxiways.
- Audio from the air traffic control tower captured chaotic moments and admissions of mistake during the incident.
- The crash occurred as the regional jet attempted to land on Runway 4 at LaGuardia, near Terminal B.
- Port Authority described the incident as a high-stakes airport operation requiring precise coordination.
- Two pilots were killed; 41 people, including two police officers, were hospitalized.
- The crash prompted airport shutdowns and ongoing investigations into the sequence of events.
- Experts cited a potential breakdown in intercom control between tower and ground control as a factor.
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