New York, March 23 (ANI) — An Air Canada Express flight arriving from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Sunday. Four firefighters were reported in critical condition, and the aircraft’s pilot and co-pilot were also seriously injured, NBC News said.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground stop, suspending all arrivals and departures at LaGuardia. The halt was initially scheduled to remain in effect until 0530 GMT (local time), and the FAA warned of a ‘high probability’ it could be extended; in a separate advisory to airmen, the agency said the airport could remain closed until 1800 GMT (local time), suggesting the disruption might be prolonged.
Unverified social media video appeared to show damage to the plane’s nose. Emergency response teams were expected to be deployed under standard protocol, though officials had not provided full confirmation while safety inspections and assessments were ongoing. 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 that handles heavy traffic, and experts say ground incidents, though relatively rare, can trigger cascading delays across the air-traffic network. Investigations are continuing, and authorities said further updates on injuries and the airport’s operational status are expected.
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