Summary
An Air Canada Express plane from Montreal hit a ground vehicle while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport. This caused the airport to close and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a stop on all flights coming to LaGuardia.
Key Facts
- An Air Canada Express flight from Montreal hit a vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.
- The incident led to the closure of the airport.
- The flight was operated by Jazz Aviation, a regional partner of Air Canada.
- The crash happened on a Sunday evening at a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h).
- The FAA issued a ground stop for all flights heading to LaGuardia.
- There is a high chance that the airport closure may extend.
- Emergency services responded, and social media showed unverified images of the plane's damage.
- Travelers were warned about cancellations and delays near the airport.
