New York, March 23 — An Air Canada Express plane arriving from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport early Monday, according to flight-tracking data from FlightRadar24 and reports in the New York Post.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an immediate ground stop affecting all arrivals and departures at the busy airport. The stoppage was initially scheduled to remain in effect until 05:30 GMT; FAA notices described the situation as an emergency and warned there was a “high probability” the ground stop could be extended. In a separate advisory to pilots, the agency said LaGuardia could remain closed until 18:00 GMT, raising the prospect of prolonged disruption.
There was no immediate confirmation of damage or injuries. Unverified videos shared on social media appeared to show damage to the aircraft’s nose. Emergency response teams were expected to follow standard protocol, but officials had not released specific details at the time of reporting.
Air Canada, the FAA and the New York Fire Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. LaGuardia is a major domestic gateway for New York City, and officials said investigators were working to determine what happened and when normal operations could resume. Further updates were expected as the investigation continues.
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