Plane Collision with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport
March 23, 2026
In New York, an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot. An audio recording reveals the tense communications among air traffic controllers following the incident. Thirteen people are hospitalized, including 11 passengers from the plane and 2 individuals from the truck. The airport remains closed after the accident. Reports indicate that the fire truck was staffed by police officers.