Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia airport
A regional jet struck a ground vehicle at 24 mph, closing the airport and sending four to the hospital.
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night, forcing the airport to close. According to flight tracking data from Flightradar24, the CRJ-900 aircraft, arriving from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed of approximately 24 miles per hour (39 km/h). Photos from the scene showed visible damage to the nose of the plane, which was left tilted upward on the tarmac.
NBC News reported that the incident involved a fire truck manned by police officers, resulting in injuries to four people. The pilot and co-pilot of the Air Canada Express flight sustained serious injuries, while a police sergeant and an officer suffered broken limbs; all were reported to be in stable condition at a hospital. Authorities and emergency agencies have not yet provided official comments on the cause of the collision or the extent of the injuries.
- Air Canada Express CRJ-900 jet collided with a fire truck upon landing at LaGuardia Airport.
- The collision occurred at about 24 mph (39 km/h), causing significant damage to the aircraft's nose.
- Four people were injured, including the flight crew and two police officers, closing the airport.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights critical runway safety concerns, disrupts major air travel, and will trigger federal investigations.