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Two pilots dead in runway collision at airport in New York
Updated On: 23 March, 2026 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
An Air Canada Express jet collided with a firetruck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring several others. The crash led to a shutdown of airport operations, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause
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Both pilots killed as Air Canada flight crashes into rescue vehicle. PIC/AFP
Two pilots were killed in a serious accident at LaGuardia Airport in New York late on Sunday night when an Air Canada regional jet collided with a firetruck on the runway shortly after landing.
The crash caused heavy damage to the aircraft and led to the death of both pilots, while several others were reportedly injured.
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