Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
Projected Impact
Widespread delays expected across the Northeast corridor as LGA remains partially closed.
NTSB Deployment
National Transportation Safety Board dispatches a specialized team to the site.
Ground Stop Issued
FAA halts all arrivals and departures at LGA as emergency crews respond.
Initial Collision
A commercial jet strikes an ARFF vehicle during taxi/takeoff operations.
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.
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.
A fatal ground collision between a commercial aircraft and an airport rescue vehicle at LaGuardia Airport has triggered a total operational shutdown. The incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in ground movement safety protocols at one of the nation's most congested logistical nodes.
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.