LaGuardia Airport Delays Could Last Days as Investigators Examine Crash: Live Updates

Key Points:

• Air Canada Express Flight 8646 collided with a fire truck shortly after landing at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring dozens, including passengers, a flight attendant, and two firefighters.
• LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday afternoon but with reduced arrivals and significant delays due to runway closure for debris clearance and investigation; cancellations and delays are expected to continue for several days.
• Early investigation revealed air traffic controllers were managing multiple emergencies simultaneously, and staffing shortages amid a partial government shutdown may have impacted operations at the time of the accident.
• The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, with a full team arriving despite delays caused by security and airport closures; the cause of the collision remains under review.
• Canadian authorities are assisting the U.S. investigation due to the flight's Canadian operator and aircraft origin, while contrasting Canada’s air traffic control system, which has avoided similar staffing issues, showed no disruption following the crash.