LaGuardia plane crash victim identified as co-pilot Mackenzie Gunther
The second Air Canada pilot who lost his life in a crash at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night has been named as Mackenzie Gunther. Gunther was co-piloting Air Canada Express Flight 8646 alongside Antoine Forrest when their aircraft collided with a fire truck operated by the Port Authority shortly after landing around 11:40 p.m., according […]
Specialist explains surprising reason the LaGuardia plane crash wasn’t worse.
LaGuardia Plane Crash: A Close Call According to aviation safety analyst David Soucy, it was “sheer luck” that the recent crash at LaGuardia Airport didn’t involve more fatalities. The incident occurred when an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck, miraculously avoiding a direct hit on the vehicle’s fuel supply. Soucy, a former FAA […]
Antoine Forest named as one of the Air Canada pilots who died in the LaGuardia plane crash
Antoine Forrest has been named among the pilots who lost their lives in the tragic Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, according to a report from the Toronto Star. Alongside Forrest, the other pilot was also killed, marking a devastating event in Queens that resulted in injuries to several passengers, additional crew members, […]
Air Canada Plane Crash Leads to Hospitalization of Over 40 Passengers
Many people hesitate to fly because of the fear of a potential crash. Interestingly, most individuals picture these crashes occurring mid-flight rather than upon arrival. On Sunday, March 22, 2026, an Air Canada Express regional jet CRJ-900 was approaching New York’s LaGuardia Airport from Montreal. As it came in for landing around 11:40 p.m., the […]
Traveler in LaGuardia plane crash recounts the ‘confusion’ during the fatal collision
Air Canada Plane Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport Passengers aboard the Air Canada flight involved in a tragic collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night recounted the chaotic moments surrounding the incident, noting that the pilot “did the best he could.” Jack Cabot, who was one of the 72 […]
Plane crash involving a truck at LaGuardia in New York results in 2 deaths
Air Canada Express Jet Collides with Port Authority Vehicle at LaGuardia An Air Canada Express regional jet was involved in a tragic accident late Sunday night at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The aircraft crashed into a Port Authority vehicle shortly after landing, resulting in two fatalities and prompting the airport’s closure. The CRJ-900, arriving from […]
Expert claims LaGuardia Airport crash that resulted in fatalities could have been prevented
LaGuardia Airport Plane Crash: Investigation Reveals Possible FAA Oversight The tragic plane crash at LaGuardia Airport has been described as a “blatant error” that might have been avoided, according to a former Department of Transportation inspector general. Mary Schiavo spoke out early Monday, suggesting the Federal Aviation Administration’s “neglect of duty” played a significant role […]
“I made a mistake”: LaGuardia Airport closed following fatal crash
Plane Collision at LaGuardia Airport Tragically, two individuals lost their lives and several others were injured after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The incident happened around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday when an Air Canada Express aircraft was landing on Runway 4. The CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation […]
LaGuardia travelers recount ‘chaos’ prior to deadly crash and pilot’s courageous last moment
Passengers from the Air Canada flight that crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York described the scene as “chaos” during the incident, which left both pilots dead but may have prevented even greater casualties. Jack Cabot, a passenger, recounted how it felt like an ordinary flight until things took a drastic […]
Two Lives Lost, Multiple Injuries in Plane Crash at LaGuardia Airport
Tragedy at LaGuardia Airport Late Sunday night, a tragic incident occurred at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of two Air Canada pilots and injuries to several others. Kathryn Garcia, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, shared details on Monday, stating that a jet with 76 […]