Officials want to hear from air traffic controller working during deadly LaGuardia plane collision

Officials are seeking to interview the air traffic controller on duty during a collision between an Air Canada aircraft and a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport that resulted in fatalities. The incident, which occurred on the airport's ground, is under investigation as authorities work to determine how the two vehicles came into contact. Air traffic controllers direct ground movements at airports, making their account crucial to understanding whether communication breakdowns or procedural errors contributed to the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board typically leads such investigations, focusing on whether proper protocols were followed and radio communications were clear. How the controller's testimony aligns with other evidence—including radar data and vehicle communications—will likely be central to determining responsibility and preventing similar accidents.