Air Canada Express Flight Crashes into Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport

Air Canada Express Flight Crashes into Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport

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An Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck during landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The crash resulted in the deaths of both pilots and caused injuries to dozens of passengers aboard the aircraft. Following the collision, authorities launched an investigation into the incident.

The airport was temporarily closed to manage the emergency response and ensure safety. In total, 41 individuals were reported injured, highlighting the severity of the accident involving the fire department and the airline Jazz Aviation operating the flight.

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LaGuardia Airport

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March 26, 2026
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Air Canada Flight 8646 Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Two Fatalities
Air Canada Flight 8646 Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Two Fatalities

Simple Flying • 26 Mar 03:55

An Air Canada Express flight collided with an airport fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, leading to the deaths of both pilots and injuries to 41 individuals.

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March 23, 2026
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Air Canada Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries
Air Canada Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries

The New York Times • 23 Mar 22:33

An Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck during landing at LaGuardia Airport, leading to the deaths of both pilots and injuries to passengers and crew.

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Air Canada Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Killing Two Pilots
Air Canada Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Killing Two Pilots

CBC • 23 Mar 21:52

An Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck during landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of both pilots and injuries to dozens of passengers.

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Air Canada Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries
Air Canada Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries

The Guardian • 23 Mar 21:51

An Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck during landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, leading to the deaths of both pilots and multiple injuries among passengers and crew.

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Air Canada Express Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries
Air Canada Express Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries

NDTV • 23 Mar 16:56

An Air Canada Express flight from Montreal collided with a fire truck during landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, causing the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot and injuring several others.

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Air Canada Express Jet Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries
Air Canada Express Jet Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries

The Straits Times • 23 Mar 11:29

An Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport, leading to the deaths of both pilots and injuries to several individuals.

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Air Canada Express Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Two Fatalities
Air Canada Express Flight Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport, Resulting in Two Fatalities

The New York Times • 23 Mar 11:00

An Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, leading to the deaths of both pilots and injuries to several others.

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