Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
Black Box Recovery
Expected recovery of Flight Data Recorders (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) for analysis.
NTSB Mobilization
The National Transportation Safety Board announces the dispatch of a 'Go-Team' to investigate the fatal event.
ATC Audio Release
Preliminary audio from the tower captures the final communications between controllers and the involved aircraft.
Initial Collision Report
Emergency services dispatched to LaGuardia following reports of a deadly collision on or near the runway.
A deadly collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport has triggered a federal investigation after Air Traffic Control audio captured the final moments before the impact. The incident involving an Air Canada Express flight raises urgent questions regarding runway safety protocols and ground movement coordination at one of the nation's most congested hubs.