The pilot and co-pilot tragically lost their lives when an Air Canada Express plane from Montreal crashed into a ground vehicle upon landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. This collision led to the suspension of operations at the airport. The incident involved an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 aircraft hitting a ground vehicle on Runway 4, prompting an emergency response and a complete halt in ground activities.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the closure of the airport and the implementation of a ground stop order after the collision between the aircraft and the emergency vehicle. Reports suggest that air traffic control had warned both the flight crew and the ground vehicle to stop before the impact. Unconfirmed sources mention that at least five firefighters suffered severe injuries, and over 100 passengers on the plane sustained injuries as well.
Emergency response teams, including Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting units, are currently at the scene. The FAA imposed a ground stop on all flights at the airport to facilitate emergency procedures and initiate an investigation into the cause of the collision. The airport’s closure was declared an emergency, with a possibility of a prolonged shutdown, as per the FAA’s advisory to pilots, hinting at a potential closure until 18:00 GMT.
