Plane Collides With Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport

Emergency crews respond to damaged Air Canada Express plane at NYC airport

Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:33am

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Emergency crews swarmed a damaged Air Canada Express plane with a sheared off nose at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night after the aircraft collided with a vehicle on the tarmac.

Why it matters

This incident at one of the busiest airports in the United States raises concerns about ground operations safety and coordination between aircraft and ground vehicles, which could have serious implications for passenger and worker safety.

The details

Details about how the collision occurred and the extent of any injuries are still emerging, but the damaged plane appears to have sustained significant front-end damage, including a sheared off nose cone.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, March 23, 2026 at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

The players

Air Canada Express

A regional airline that operates short-haul flights in Canada and the United States as a subsidiary of Air Canada.

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What’s next

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to launch an investigation into the cause of the collision and any potential safety lapses.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for heightened safety protocols and coordination between aircraft and ground vehicles at busy airports to prevent such collisions and protect passengers, crews, and airport workers.