Air Canada Flight Collides with Fire Engine at New York's LaGuardia Airport
An Air Canada Express flight coming from Montreal collided with a fire truck at the New York Airport, reportedly injuring firefighters and crew; airport operations were halted and flights diverted
March 23, 2026 - An Air Canada flight collided with a fire engine on the runway of New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Sunday (March 22) at around 11:38 pm local time, according to reports. As per sources, four firefighters were seriously injured in the incident apart from the pilot and co-pilot of the plane.
An audio of the air traffic control (ATC) tower has surfaced on social media, with officials yelling, "Stop, stop, stop!" in panic.
The LaGuardia airport has been closed to all flights and arriving planes have been diverted to other airports or returned to their point of origin by the US Federal Aviation Administration.
The Air Canada Express flight 8646, operated by Jazz Aviation, was coming from Montreal and is believed to have struck the vehicle on Runway 4 at a speed of about 39 kph. Unverified social media footage show that after the impact, the aircraft tilted upwards with damage to the plane’s nose.
Media reports say four crew members along with 76 passengers were aboard the Bobardier CRJ-900 jet.
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