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Air Canada Regional Jet Collides with Fire Truck, 41 Injured

3/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

A regional jet operated by Air Canada Regional Express collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, killing both pilots and injuring dozens.
The Air Canada Regional Express flight was arriving from Montreal when it struck the fire truck during landing, hospitalizing 41 people.
A flight attendant survived the crash, ejecting from the plane while strapped to her seat.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

History

Historical Context

The crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 191 at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on August 2, 1985, killed 137 people and prompted the FAA to enforce stricter aviation safety regulations. This incident highlighted ongoing safety concerns in aviation, paralleling the recent Air Canada Regional Express collision at LaGuardia Airport, which resulted in two pilot fatalities and 41 injuries, emphasizing the need for improved safety protocols.

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Story summary

A regional jet operated by Air Canada Regional Express collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, killing both pilots and injuring dozens.
The Air Canada Regional Express flight was arriving from Montreal when it struck the fire truck during landing, hospitalizing 41 people.
A flight attendant survived the crash, ejecting from the plane while strapped to her seat.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

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