# Air Canada Plane & Fire Truck Collide On LaGuardia Runway Due to ATC Error

_Mar 23 13:19_

Tags: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, United, Canada, Montreal, New York LaGuardia Airport, airline, safety & operations, industry news

An Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 collided with a fire truck on runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026, due to an air traffic control error. The two pilots were killed, and the airport was temporarily closed

## Summary

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, at approximately 11:40 PM, an Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 (flight from Montreal) collided with a fire truck on runway 4 at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The aircraft was landing at roughly 100 mph when the impact occurred. The cause was identified as an air traffic control error. The controller, who was working alone and managing an emergency involving a United flight (UA2384) that had rejected takeoffs, inadvertently cleared the fire truck to cross the runway while the plane was on final approach. Audio confirms the controller realized the mistake too late. Casualties include the death of the two pilots (captain and first officer) and critical injuries to several firefighters. The aircraft had 72 passengers. LaGuardia Airport was closed following the incident for rescue efforts

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, British Airways...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/air-canada-plane-fire-truck-collide-laguardia-runway) — Air Canada Plane & Fire Truck Collide On LaGuardia Runway, Due To ATC Error

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