A timeline of the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport - AP News
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
A deadly collision occurred at LaGuardia Airport; investigators are determining the cause of the incident at one of the nation's busiest aviation hubs.
AI Summary
A deadly collision occurred at LaGuardia Airport in New York, one of the nation's busiest aviation hubs. The incident involved aircraft or ground vehicles at the airport, resulting in fatalities. AP News has compiled a timeline documenting the sequence of events leading up to and following the collision. The accident underscores safety concerns at one of the country's major transportation centers. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the collision.
What's Being Done
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the collision.
Source Coverage Map
17 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
5 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
HealthLaGuardia collision survivors on escape and helping other passengers: "I'm a walking miracle"
Air Canada passengers Rebecca Liquori and Rachel Mariotti worked together to remove the emergency exit door on the plane that collided with a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about "holding on to each other" during the incident, how they helped other passengers and processing what happened.
National SecurityLaGuardia Airport Runway Reopens After Plane Crash Wreckage Is Removed
Officials on Thursday said the airport in New York was now fully operational. One of its two runways had been closed since Sunday, when a jet hit a truck, killing two pilots.
HealthMangled plane in LaGuardia crash is towed from runway as most injured passengers leave hospital - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOOHM3b0pDTGJfbEs3YjhXSDhvMHByQW8zczZYZkhtaHYyaW54b005cXUzOUVTYTF0ZkpCLTIxVlFpVE1vOXdMTEZNaDJOeUVKMWF6M3g1QjMwNHAzOU5fVVpqZ00xb1ZYbmVESXp1aEl2NXdIZGNKNE9QSC1WSzdRNmlsbi1fdTQ3WU5vZEVNdS1BalZESDd1cmhRMG5IQjA?oc=5" target="_blank">Mangled plane in LaGuardia crash is towed from runway as most injured passengers leave hospital</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
Government TransparencyBill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOTmJFdURWaEh1Z1ZTdjJXM0pvNklybm5JS3pJNHBBdTdzUE9UQmJTSDR4U1h0czl2ZXlUSTVuVzlkWjZEV1o1T1V1TFF4Wkx5NHNwbVJiWWpCNUdrV3BPV2RKUDRpRUNzODFsVnBaVy1TTUk2cTBJQlhWY1dIeFhYS04wanpWWW5tTVhvREplY05qT21mUmtEand0N0tKSG8xclItMQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
PoliticsTrump news at a glance: president tries to stop chaos at airports
<p>Donald Trump said he will take executive action to pay 50,000 airport security workers as a deal stalled in Congress to address staff shortages – key US politics stories from 26 March 2026</p><p>Donald Trump said on Thursday he will take executive action to pay 50,000 airport security workers as a deal stalled in Congress to address staff shortages that have snarled travel around the country.</p><p>The US president said he was instructing the Homeland Security Department “to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this Emergency Situation, and to quickly stop the Democrat Chaos at the Airports. It is not an easy thing to do, but I am going to do it!”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/27/trump-news-latest-updates-today">Continue reading...</a>
Government TransparencyNTSB supports revised House aviation safety bill, but victims' families want stricter timelines
A revised version of the House's aviation safety bill now has the backing of the NTSB, but most of the families of the 67 victims of last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., still want to see tougher requirements to ensure the reforms are completed.
The US could lose measles elimination status. Vaccine policy is fueling the chaos.
The U.S. public health system and the CDC are in crisis.
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs
Pentagon's limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules - Reuters
The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires
Washington ignores America's fiscal cliff
