On March 23, 2026, a collision occurred at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 during standard landing procedures. The aircraft struck a ground vehicle operated by the Port Authority, leading to the immediate closure of the airport to all departures as authorities respond to the incident.
The incident took place in the evening, around 11:47 pm local time, and prompted an emergency response from the fire department and federal aviation authorities. The airline’s preliminary report indicates that the aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and 4 crew members, although this has not been officially confirmed.
Details of the collision
The CRJ-900, operated by Jazz Aviation, was traveling at approximately 24 mph (39 km/h) when it collided with a Port Authority fire truck on runway 4. Unverified social media footage showed damage to the aircraft’s nose, which has yet to be officially confirmed by authorities. The FAA has issued a ground stop for all flights arriving or departing from LaGuardia until at least 5:30 GMT, with possible extensions due to the ongoing investigation.
LaGuardia's website indicated that arriving flights were diverted or returned to their origin, and local emergency management warned residents about potential road closures and delays around Queens. The incident has caused widespread disruption, with local authorities urging travelers to use alternative routes and airports pending further updates.
