Emergency crews work around an Air Canada Express jet that had collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York. Photo: ReutersAn Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24, in an incident that closed the airport. The plane involved in the accident was operated by Air Canada's regional partner Jazz, which is owned by Chorus Aviation. Air Canada, Chorus Aviation, the National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA did not immediately respond to requests for comment. New York City's emergency notification system said people could expect cancellations, road closures, traffic delays and emergency personnel near the airport.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 23, 2026 06:33 UTC