New York, March 23 (ANI) — An Air Canada Express aircraft arriving from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport early Monday, flight-tracking data from FlightRadar24 and reports in the New York Post said.
The collision prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a ground stop for all arrivals and departures at the busy airport. The ground stop was initially set to remain in effect until 05:30 GMT, with FAA notices calling the situation an emergency and warning a “high probability” the stoppage could be extended. In a separate advisory to pilots, the FAA said the airport could remain closed until 18:00 GMT, indicating the potential for prolonged disruption.
Immediate details on damage and injuries were not available. Unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show visible damage to the aircraft’s nose. Emergency response teams were expected to be deployed under standard protocol, though officials had not confirmed specifics at the time of reporting.
Air Canada, the FAA and the New York Fire Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. LaGuardia, a major domestic gateway for New York City, handles heavy traffic, and experts note that ground incidents, while relatively rare, can cause cascading delays across the air network.
Authorities were investigating the circumstances and assessing when operations could resume. Further updates were expected as the situation developed. (ANI)
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