The aircraft, arriving from Montreal with roughly 80–100 passengers, struck the vehicle at about 24 mph around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2026. The fire truck was reportedly responding to another incident when the collision occurred.
Tragically, both pilots were killed, and at least four others were critically injured, including two Port Authority officers—a sergeant and a firefighter—who were hospitalized with serious injuries. Early reports suggest controllers had cleared the truck to cross, but changing conditions and urgent warnings couldn’t prevent the impact. Poor weather may have also played a role.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) immediately halted all flights at LaGuardia. At least 18 flights were diverted to nearby airports, including JFK and Newark. Photos from the scene show severe damage to the plane’s forward fuselage and the truck, highlighting the devastating force of the collision.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are now piecing together the critical seconds that led to the crash, examining communication, runway procedures, and environmental factors.
This story is ongoing, and authorities continue to release updates as more information becomes available.
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