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NTSB Investigates LaGuardia Collision; Two Pilots Killed

3/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the March 22 LaGuardia collision involving an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck, with two pilots killed and more than 40 passengers injured.
The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder to aid investigators.
LaGuardia remains operational with reduced capacity as the incident runway will be closed until at least March 28.

History

Historical Context

The crash of Air Florida Flight 90 in 1982, which killed 78 people, exposed critical safety flaws in aviation, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to implement stricter regulations. This incident, along with previous accidents like Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 in 1972, has shaped emergency response protocols. The recent Air Canada Express collision at LaGuardia highlights ongoing safety challenges in crowded airports.

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Story summary

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the March 22 LaGuardia collision involving an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck, with two pilots killed and more than 40 passengers injured.
The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder to aid investigators.
LaGuardia remains operational with reduced capacity as the incident runway will be closed until at least March 28.

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