LaGuardia Landing Turns Fatal: Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck
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An Air Canada Express CRJ-900, operating AC8646 from Montreal, struck a Port Authority fire truck while landing at LaGuardia, killing both pilots and sending 41 passengers and two firefighters to hospital; investigators are examining air-traffic control coordination, potential fatigue and overnight staffing, as the airport was temporarily closed.
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- Passengers Prepared for a Rough Landing Before Crash at LaGuardia The New York Times
- Live updates: Video shows moment of impact in deadly LaGuardia crash; airport reopens NBC New York
- Air Canada passenger seated at emergency exit says pilots’ actions saved lives NBC News
- Flight attendant thrown from Air Canada plane survives in a 'total miracle' 6abc Philadelphia
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