Summary
An Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, killing two pilots and injuring many others. The crash forced the airport to close, leading to numerous flight delays and cancellations.
Key Facts
- The crash involved Air Canada flight AC8646 at LaGuardia Airport.
- Two pilots died in the accident.
- The crash injured 41 people, some seriously.
- A fire truck was on the runway due to an earlier issue reported by another plane.
- Eyewitnesses described the plane as appearing to be cut in half.
- LaGuardia Airport closed after the crash, affecting many flights.
- The collision occurred at 23:40 local time on Sunday.
- Passengers used the plane's wing to exit after the crash.
