An Air Canada aircraft collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport on Monday during taxiing. Moreover, the incident occurred while the plane moved toward a gate in poor weather conditions.
Details of the Aircraft and Collision
The aircraft involved was an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 flight arriving from Montreal. Furthermore, reports state that the plane struck a fire truck positioned on the runway.
Injuries and Emergency Response
As a result, four firefighters suffered injuries in the crash and remain in critical condition. Meanwhile, emergency responders reached the location immediately and began assistance operations.
#BREAKING: At least two people are dead after an Air Canada commercial plane originating from Montreal collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, around 11:50 p.m. local time. -CITIZEN pic.twitter.com/b7gaADc6lo
— Luke Brenner (@TheLukeReport) March 23, 2026
Passenger Situation and Aircraft Damage
Approximately 100 passengers were present on the aircraft during the incident. Additionally, authorities evaluated passenger conditions following the collision.
Visuals shared online showed damage on the aircraft’s nose and front section. Therefore, the impact clearly affected the forward part of the passenger jet.
FAA Action and Airport Operations
Subsequently, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all flights at the airport. The authority cited an emergency and halted operations until 0530 GMT.
Moreover, officials indicated that an extension remained highly possible but did not share further details. In another notice, the FAA stated that the airport might remain closed until 1800 GMT.
Ongoing Situation at LaGuardia
LaGuardia Airport, known for heavy traffic and intense operations, faced disruption after the incident. Meanwhile, authorities continue monitoring the situation closely as emergency handling proceeds.
