US EditionA ‘miracle’ more weren’t killed in Air Canada plane crash, expert says
Two pilots died and over 40 people were hospitalized after an Air Canada Express jet collided with a firetruck cleared onto the runway less than two minutes after the landing clearance.
- Two pilots died and over 40 people were injured when an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck on a runway at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.
- The collision occurred after an air traffic controller cleared the plane to land and then cleared a fire truck to cross the active runway, causing the crash.
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Shocking closeup images show devastating destruction to Air Canada plane after deadly LaGuardia crash
The images exclusively obtained by The Post showed the twisted wreckage of Air Canada Express Flight 8646, which was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members from Montreal when it collided with a Port Authority fire truck at the Queens airport around 11:40 p.m.
Deadly plane crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
There’s new video of the deadly collision between the Air Canada jet and the fire truck heading to another plane that had declared an emergency. We speak to people who were on the plane and have the latest on the investigation, as we learn one air traffic controller was doing two jobs that night - which is common during low traffic times. NBC News’ Sam Brock has the latest. Editor’s Note: A previous version of this report included an animation o…
Update 2: Air Canada Provides Additional Information on Air Canada Express Flight AC8646
MONTRÉAL, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Canada Special Assistance Team remains in New York and is continuing their work providing support to passengers, the crew and loved ones of those involved in Air Canada Express flight 8646, operated by Jazz Aviation, on March 22. As of today, four of the injured passengers and crew remain in hospital. The aircraft has been released and Air Canada's Maintenance teams who are on site in ...Full …
A 'miracle' more weren't killed in Air Canada plane crash, experts say
As experts assess the aftermath of the Air Canada Express plane crash at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, some say they're surprised it wasn't worse, despite the tragedy of a disaster that left two pilots dead. Industry insiders say commercial planes are built for flight, notwithstanding head-on collisions with fire trucks that can weigh between 25 and 50 tonnes.
The Toronto Star
NiagaraFallsReview.caA ‘miracle’ more weren’t killed in Air Canada plane crash, expert says
MONTREAL - As experts assess the aftermath of the Air Canada Express plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, some say they're surprised it wasn't worse — despite the tragedy of a
Winnipeg Free Press
A 'miracle' more weren't killed in Air Canada plane crash, expert says
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