Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport - AP News

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March 23, 2026
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An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport; details on injuries and damage remain unclear.

How This Affects You

If you use LaGuardia, expect potential flight delays or cancellations as the airport investigates the collision and restores normal operations.

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An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York, according to AP News. The incident involved ground operations at one of the nation's busiest airports, which serves millions of passengers annually and handles constant vehicle and aircraft movement on its tarmac. Collisions between aircraft and ground vehicles at major airports are serious safety incidents that can result in injuries, damage to equipment, and operational disruptions. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates LaGuardia, typically investigates such incidents in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration. Details on the extent of damage, any injuries, and the cause of the collision were not immediately available.

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The Port Authority and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the collision.

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