An Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026, during a crisis involving a United Airlines flight, killing two pilots and injuring 41.

A collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026, occurred during a high-pressure situation involving a United Airlines flight that aborted takeoff twice and reported an unusual odor. Air traffic controllers, managing multiple emergencies and limited gate availability, struggled to coordinate aircraft and ground vehicle movements, leading to the crash that killed two pilots and injured 41. Audio recordings reveal escalating tension, and the incident has intensified scrutiny over air traffic control staffing shortages, workload, and safety protocols amid growing airport congestion. The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation.