An Air Canada regional aircraft struck a fire truck during landing at LaGuardia Airport Sunday evening, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. Nine people were taken to hospitals following the collision, and the airport remained shut down Monday morning.
Two pilots lost their lives when an Air Canada Express regional aircraft collided with a fire truck during landing operations at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday evening.
The CRJ-900 aircraft was attempting to land when it struck the emergency vehicle on the runway. Both pilots aboard the Air Canada flight were killed in the impact.
Emergency responders transported at least nine individuals to area hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
LaGuardia Airport operations were suspended following the incident, with the facility remaining closed Monday morning as investigators work to determine what led to the deadly collision.
The damaged Air Canada Express aircraft remained on the runway Monday as authorities continued their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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