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Control tower at Newark airport outside NYC evacuated over burning smell
A burning smell prompted the control tower at Newark airport outside of New York City to be evacuated, and a ground stop was ordered, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
TL;DR
- Newark airport's control tower was evacuated due to a burning smell, prompting a 30-minute ground stop.
- FAA personnel temporarily moved to a backup control tower.
- The Newark incident occurred hours after a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport where an Air Canada plane hit a fire truck, killing two pilots.
- The LaGuardia collision injured nine firefighters and led to a suspension of flights.
- Investigations into the LaGuardia collision are being conducted by the NTSB and Canada's Transportation Safety Board.
- The disruptions highlight concerns about strain on the U.S. aviation system, linked to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and TSA officers.
- President Trump ordered ICE officers to assist TSA with long lines at airports.
- Some airports, like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, advise passengers to arrive four hours early due to TSA wait times.