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2 Pilots Killed as Plane and Fire-Rescue Truck Collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport, Officials Say
Updated on: March 23, 2026 / 10:10 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Two pilots were killed and 41 people were injured when an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire-rescue vehicle on a runway at LaGuardia Airport.
- The Air Canada Flight 8646, operated by Jazz Aviation, was landing when the collision occurred.
- The incident happened concurrently with air traffic control responding to a separate emergency involving a United Airlines flight.
- Initial indications suggest the collision was an accident, with no foul play or terrorism suspected.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash, focusing on communication breakdowns and air traffic controller workload.