LaGuardia Collision Leaves Two Pilots Dead, Passengers Released from Hospital

Thu Mar 26 2026 02:30:49 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Following a serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada flight colliding with a fire truck, the majority of injured passengers have been discharged from the hospital. The incident, which resulted in the loss of two lives, is currently under investigation.

In a tragic incident at LaGuardia Airport, an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck, resulting in two pilot fatalities and injuries to several passengers. Most of the injured have now been released from the hospital, while the investigation into the accident continues.

NEW YORK (AP) — Most passengers injured in a fatal collision between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck on Sunday have been discharged from the hospital, while the investigation into the crash is ongoing.

The accident, which claimed the lives of two pilots, occurred at LaGuardia Airport as the plane was landing. Of the 76 individuals on board, around 40 received treatment for various injuries, with four remaining hospitalized as of Wednesday.

The flight originated in Montreal and was nearing the runway when a fire truck, which had received clearance from an air traffic controller, entered the runway and collided with the aircraft.

As of Wednesday, crews were seen moving the wreckage of the plane, which had been obstructing one of the busy airport's runways since the incident. Airport workers began towing the remaining debris from the tarmac, which included righting the damaged fire truck.

The jet's tail was lifted onto a dolly and towed away, while work crews cut away parts of the damaged nose section of the aircraft. Air Canada confirmed that the plane would be transported to a hangar for further assessment and to reunite passengers with their personal belongings.

Heroic actions from the pilots were noted by passengers who reported that the aircraft’s quick braking likely saved numerous lives just moments before the collision. A flight attendant was also reported to have survived after being ejected onto the tarmac while still in her seat.

The pilots have been identified as Mackenzie Gunther and Antoine Forest, both of whom are being remembered for their bravery amidst tragedy. The two firefighters from the Port Authority who were in the fire truck survived the collision.

This situation highlights serious concerns about safety protocols at one of the nation’s busiest airports, with ongoing investigations expected to address the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.

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