Tragic Collision at LaGuardia: Flight Crash with Fire Truck

Wed Mar 25 2026 04:34:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A catastrophic incident unfolded at LaGuardia Airport when an Air Canada flight collided with a fire truck during landing, leading to devastating consequences.

On Sunday night, Air Canada Express Flight 8646 crashed while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport after a fire truck crossed the runway. The flight was delayed and, as it approached landing, emergency communications unfolded involving other flights also experiencing issues. The accident occurred at 11:37 PM, just moments after the truck was cleared to cross the runway. Despite frantic warnings from air traffic controllers, the collision occurred, resulting in tragic outcomes.

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday (time) at LaGuardia Airport, where Air Canada Express Flight 8646, arriving late from Montreal, collided with a fire truck on the runway. The flight, delayed by over two hours, was one of many late arrivals. As it approached the landing zone, issues with a United Airlines flight heightened tensions on the ground, causing delays and safety concerns.

As Fire Truck 1 was cleared to cross Runway 4 for emergency assistance, the airline flight was simultaneously given clearance to land. Despite air traffic controller efforts to warn the fire crew, the collision occurred just moments after the flight touched down.

The aftermath of the accident triggered a rapid response from emergency services, who rushed to assist both the passengers and crew of Flight 8646 and the fire truck personnel. Investigations are ongoing as the situation unfolds.