Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
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.
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.