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

An Air Canada Express flight from Montreal to New York City collided with a fire truck during landing at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots and injuries to 41 individuals, including passengers, crew members, and the two occupants of the fire truck. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ900 operated by Jazz Aviation on behalf of Air Canada Express, was substantially damaged and declared a total loss.

The collision occurred as the aircraft was landing and intersected with a Port Authority fire truck crossing the runway. The impact destroyed the cockpit and forward galley sections of the plane.

Following the accident, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop, leading to the closure of LaGuardia Airport until 2 p.m. on March 23. Numerous flights were diverted to nearby airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the incident, with assistance from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, in accordance with international agreements.

Weather conditions at the time included heavy rain and reduced visibility, which may have contributed to the accident.

Air Canada has expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased pilots and all those affected by the tragedy.