Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
Casualties Confirmed
Authorities confirm the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot.
Investigation Launch
NTSB and TSB begin a joint probe into the cause of the collision.
Airport Closure
LaGuardia Airport is closed to all traffic for investigation and debris clearance.
Official Statement
Jazz Aviation confirms the fatalities and operating status of the flight.
Departure
Air Canada Express flight departs Montreal for New York.
Landing and Collision
The jet lands at LaGuardia and strikes a fire truck shortly after touchdown.
Flight Departure
Air Canada Express flight departs Montreal for New York LaGuardia.
LGA Landing
The aircraft lands at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.
Ground Collision
The jet collides with a fire truck shortly after touchdown; both pilots are killed.
An Air Canada Express flight operated by Jazz Aviation collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of both pilots and the temporary closure of the airport. The incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in ground safety protocols at high-density aviation hubs.
A fatal collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport has resulted in the deaths of two pilots. The incident, involving a flight from Montreal operated by Jazz Aviation, has prompted a major investigation into ground safety protocols and airport infrastructure.