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An Air Canada Express passenger plane from Montreal, Canada, collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport on the night of the 22nd. The pilot and co-pilot died, and over 10 passengers were injured. The airport is currently closed.

Aircraft-Fire Truck Collision Incident

Late on the night of the 22nd (local time), an Air Canada Express passenger plane from Montreal, Canada, collided with a fire truck on the ground while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The incident resulted in the deaths of the aircraft's pilot and co-pilot, while two individuals in the fire truck sustained serious injuries, including fractures. Additionally, more than 10 passengers on the aircraft were reported to have been injured.

Accident Details and Airport Closure

According to the airline, the affected aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and 4 crew members. The collided fire truck was reportedly responding to another incident on the runway at the time. LaGuardia Airport is currently closed due to the accident, and authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision.

*Source: YouTube: 日テレNEWS (2026-03-23)*

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