'Like the plane got cut in half': LaGuardia crash that killed two pilots now under investigation

Air Canada flight AC8646 collided with a fire truck on a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, according to eyewitness accounts of the incident. The crash occurred as the aircraft was either landing or taxiing, with witnesses describing a violent collision that severely damaged both the plane and the emergency vehicle. LaGuardia, one of the busiest airports in the United States, serves as a major hub for regional and cross-country flights; accidents involving active runways can disrupt operations for hours and raise questions about ground coordination during critical airport operations. The extent of injuries and the cause of the collision remain unclear from initial reports. Federal aviation authorities typically investigate such incidents to determine how the aircraft and fire truck came into contact and what safety protocols may have failed.