Collision at LaGuardia: Air Canada Express jet strikes a fire truck during landing
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation collided with a ground fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia, killing both pilots and injuring dozens as the airport shut down. The fire truck was crossing Runway 4 to respond to an odor issue on a United Airlines flight. About 32 of the 41 injured had been released, nine remained hospitalized with serious injuries (including two fire crew), and the NTSB launched an investigation while the FAA warned of an extended closure, highlighting ongoing strains in the U.S. aviation system amid ATC staffing shortages and a partial government shutdown.