Deadly Plane Crash at LaGuardia Airport: What We Know
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck on a runway at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot and injuring dozens of others, including two fire truck officers.
- The fire truck was responding to a separate incident and entered the runway despite air traffic control repeatedly instructing it to stop, according to recorded communications.
- Forty-one injured individuals were hospitalized, with 32 released by early Monday, while the National Transportation and Safety Board has launched an investigation into the crash.
- LaGuardia Airport was closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday, causing over 400 flight cancellations and significant disruptions to regional and domestic travel in the Northeast.
- Authorities warned of likely traffic congestion around LaGuardia and advised drivers to avoid the area amid ongoing emergency response and investigation efforts.
