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Air Canada Flight Strikes Fire Truck, Two Pilots Killed

3/28/2026

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On March 26, 2026, an Air Canada flight struck a fire truck on the LaGuardia runway, killing two pilots.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy said the investigation will examine whether midnight-shift staffing contributed to the accident.
Some experts say staffing was adequate, while others note confusion among air traffic controllers.
The FAA faces ongoing staffing shortages, with LaGuardia employing 33 controllers, below its 37-controller target.

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On March 26, 2026, an Air Canada flight struck a fire truck on the LaGuardia runway, killing two pilots.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy said the investigation will examine whether midnight-shift staffing contributed to the accident.
Some experts say staffing was adequate, while others note confusion among air traffic controllers.
The FAA faces ongoing staffing shortages, with LaGuardia employing 33 controllers, below its 37-controller target.