Following the collision, audio released by LiveATC appears to show air traffic controllers discuss the incident. Officials will look at whether air traffic control staffing levels were an issue in the deadly crash, too. View image in fullscreen The aftermath of the collision at LaGuardia airport. With LaGuardia airport closed, Flightradar24 said 18 flights had been diverted to other airports, mostly in the New York area, or returned to their point of origin. ABC News reported that an air traffic control tower was evacuated due to reports of smoke.

Source: The Guardian March 23, 2026 09:07 UTC