Summary
A Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada collided with a firetruck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York. Air traffic control audio revealed a controller admitting to a mistake during the incident. Officials have not yet confirmed the number of injuries or fatalities.
Key Facts
- The collision involved an Air Canada regional jet and a firetruck.
- The incident took place at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
- Air traffic control audio captured a controller admitting to a mistake.
- The flight had 72 passengers and four crew members on board.
- The plane came from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
- The collision happened at approximately 11:40 p.m. on a Sunday.
- A truck requested permission to cross the runway before the collision.
- Officials have not released information about injuries or deaths.
