Air Canada Express Jet Hits Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport

Incident Overview

An Air Canada Express Bombardier CRJ-900LR operating flight AC8646 from Montreal collided with a fire truck after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport around 11:37 p.m. local time. The aircraft, registration C-GNJZ operated by Jazz Aviation, sustained visible damage to its nose and front section in the ground collision.

Casualties and Response

Four firefighters were injured in the collision, with reports indicating they are in critical condition. Emergency teams remain on scene assessing the situation. The aircraft carried approximately 100 passengers, with no confirmed passenger injuries reported at this time. Conflicting reports about potential fatalities have not been officially confirmed by authorities.

Airport Impact and Investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted all flights at LaGuardia following the incident, diverting 18 flights to John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty International airports. The FAA has launched an investigation alongside the National Transportation Safety Board into the ground collision and airport vehicle safety protocols. Preliminary reports suggest the collision occurred as the aircraft was exiting the runway after a normal landing.