Pilot and co-pilot killed after Air Canada jet collision at LaGuardia New York
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An Air Canada plane collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, forcing a complete shutdown of all flights.
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If you have flights booked through LaGuardia, expect cancellations or significant delays until the airport resumes normal operations.
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An Air Canada Express plane collided with a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport early Monday, triggering a complete ground stop of all flights at the New York facility. The Federal Aviation Administration issued the ground stop while New York's emergency management authority warned the public to expect widespread flight cancellations and delays. The New York Police Department confirmed the collision but provided no immediate details about injuries, damage, or the circumstances that led to the incident. LaGuardia, one of the three major airports serving the New York City metropolitan area, remains closed to flight operations as investigators assess the damage and determine when normal operations can resume.
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The FAA issued a ground stop while investigators assess damage and determine when operations can resume.
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Plane and fire-rescue truck collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport, 2 pilots killed, officials say - CBS News

Plane collides with firefighting truck at New York City's LaGuardia airport

Live Updates: 2 Pilots Dead at LaGuardia Airport After Air Canada Express Plane Collides With Truck - The New York Times
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