LaGuardia crash survivor credits pilots' quick actions with saving lives
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At New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Air Canada Express Flight 8646 collided with a fire truck during landing, killing the two pilots. A nurse passenger opened an emergency exit and helped others evacuate, attributing lives saved to the pilots’ swift braking. Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are examining possible causes, including radio issues, runway procedures, and human factors.
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