Summary
A deadly collision occurred at New York's LaGuardia Airport when an Air Canada plane hit a fire truck on the runway, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring others. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that LaGuardia faces air traffic controller shortages. The airport operates under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Key Facts
- An Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport.
- The collision resulted in the deaths of the pilot and copilot.
- About 40 passengers and crew were hospitalized, with most later released.
- Two Port Authority employees in the fire truck were injured, but their injuries were not life-threatening.
- The incident occurred late Sunday night, and the nose of the aircraft was crushed.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted staffing shortages of air traffic controllers at the airport.
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey manages LaGuardia Airport.
- An air traffic controller gave clearance for a vehicle to cross but tried to stop it moments before the crash.
