An Air Canada Express flight collided with a Port Authority fire truck on the runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026 , causing a serious crash that killed two pilots and injured dozens of people on board.

What happened

  • The regional jet was landing at LaGuardia when it struck a fire truck that was crossing the tarmac, causing the aircraft’s nose to severely buckle and disintegrate.
  • Video and photos show the aircraft’s front section torn apart, with cables and debris hanging from the cockpit area.

Casualties and injuries

  • The captain and first officer were both killed in the impact.
  • A flight attendant was hurled about 100 meters from the plane but remained strapped in her seat; she survived with multiple fractures and is expected to need surgery.
  • Around 40 passengers and crew were taken to hospitals, though most have since been discharged after treatment for mostly non‑life‑threatening injuries.

What’s being said now

  • Air traffic controllers reportedly shouted “stop” at least 10 times , raising questions about why the fire truck did not clear the runway in time.
  • Aviation safety investigators are reviewing radar data, voice recordings, and video to determine who was at fault —whether it was a miscommunication, a misjudged clearance, or a procedural lapse.

Context in the forums

Online flight and travel threads are filled with passenger accounts of chaos, noise, and sudden silence after the impact, with some calling it “a miracle” more people weren’t killed.

If you tell me which specific Air Canada flight you’re asking about (number, date, or route), I can narrow it down further to that exact incident.