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Air Canada Plane Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Kills Two

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 12:52 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 14:32 | 3 sources | 4 articles

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An Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the death of two pilots. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Further details are awaited as authorities assess the damage and impact on airport operations.

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Air Canada Collision at LaGuardia Airport Kills Two Pilots Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 23 mar. 2026, 12:52 (3 hours ago)

Air Canada Collision at LaGuardia Airport Kills Two Pilots

An Air Canada Express plane with 76 people aboard collided with a fire truck shortly after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The jet, which took off from Montreal, was carrying 72 passengers and four crew, Jazz Aviation, which was operating the flight, said in a statement. Bloomberg's Danny Lee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Plane collides with firefighting truck at New York City's LaGuardia airport Foto: France 24
France 24 23 mar. 2026, 13:03 (3 hours ago)

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

A passenger plane collided with a Port authority firefighting truck in New York City's LaGuardia airport, severely damaging the nose of the aircraft. The two pilots have died and over 40 passengers went rushed to the hospital with injuries. The incident grounded all traffic at the airport, which then closed down.

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LaGuardia Air Canada Jet Crash Kills Two, Closes Airport Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 23 mar. 2026, 13:22 (2 hours ago) Good

LaGuardia Air Canada Jet Crash Kills Two, Closes Airport

An Air Canada Express plane with 76 people aboard collided with a fire truck shortly after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the two pilots. The incident adds to a string of fatal accidents and near-misses that has pushed Transport Secretary Sean Duffy to implement radical reforms of air traffic control technology and his workforce to boost safety standards. (Source: Bloomberg)

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New York’s LaGuardia airport closed after plane collision with fire truck kills two pilots – latest updates Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 23 mar. 2026, 14:32 (1 hour ago)

New York’s LaGuardia airport closed after plane collision with fire truck kills two pilots – latest updates

About 40 people taken to hospital after Air Canada Express crash, some with serious injuries Pilot and co-pilot killed after Air Canada jet collision at LaGuardia New YorkSign up for the Breaking News US email Photos showed significant damage to the nose of the plane, which was tilted upward. Stairways used to evacuate passengers from aircraft were pushed up to the emergency exits on the jet.A photo of the fire vehicle showed it had tipped on to its side. NBC News had earlier said a sergeant and

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