Air Canada plane collides with ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia airport, halting all flights
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- LaGuardia Airport in New York was closed early Monday following a collision between an Air Canada Express flight and a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle on Runway 4.
- The incident occurred around 11:40 pm Sunday, involving a Jazz Aviation flight operating for Air Canada, with 72 passengers and four crew members on board.
- The Port Authority vehicle was responding to a separate incident when struck by the aircraft, according to official statements.
- The FAA issued a ground stop for all flights at LaGuardia, warning the airport could remain closed until 2 pm local time due to the emergency.
- New York emergency management advised the public to expect cancellations, road closures, and traffic delays near LaGuardia, urging use of alternate routes.
