Air Canada Flight Attendant Survives Deadly LaGuardia Crash

Daughter details mother's severe injuries and long recovery ahead after being ejected from plane

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:04pm

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Solange Tremblay, a veteran Air Canada Express flight attendant, was found alive on the tarmac still strapped into her jump seat after the March 22 crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport that killed both pilots. Her daughter Sarah Lepine has started a GoFundMe to help cover Tremblay's extensive medical expenses, including multiple surgeries for two shattered legs, a fractured spine, and the risk of infection.

Why it matters

The crash at LaGuardia Airport has raised questions about aviation safety and the robustness of flight attendant seats, with experts calling Tremblay's survival a 'total miracle' given the destruction to the plane. The incident also highlights the financial toll on families of airline employees injured in on-the-job accidents.

The details

According to Lepine, her mother Solange Tremblay was conscious throughout the incident and has sustained severe injuries, including two shattered legs requiring multiple surgeries with metal plates, a fractured spine that may require additional surgery, and a constant fear of infection. Tremblay remains hospitalized in New York as she begins a long recovery process.

  • The crash occurred on March 22, 2026 at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
  • Tremblay's daughter Sarah Lepine started a GoFundMe fundraiser on March 26, 2026.

The players

Solange Tremblay

A veteran flight attendant for Jazz Aviation, which operates flights for Air Canada Express. She was found alive on the tarmac still strapped into her jump seat after the deadly crash.

Sarah Lepine

The daughter of Solange Tremblay, who started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover her mother's extensive medical expenses.

Jazz Aviation

The regional airline that operates flights for Air Canada Express, employing Solange Tremblay as a flight attendant.

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What they’re saying

“'My mom was conscious for all of this, and has sustained severe injuries from this event. She continues to fight and recover at a hospital in New York.'”

— Sarah Lepine, Daughter of Solange Tremblay

“'At the moment our greatest fear is the risk of infection which could lead to other horrifying complications if her injuries become infected. Right now, my mom needs your help. She is in New York for the foreseeable future for her recovery where she remains in constant fear of sustaining further damages than she has already suffered.'”

— Sarah Lepine, Daughter of Solange Tremblay

What’s next

The National Transportation Safety Board said the March 22 accident remains under investigation, with conflicting information about who was handling ground control duties at the time of the crash.

The takeaway

Tremblay's miraculous survival highlights the importance of robust flight attendant safety equipment, but also the financial and emotional toll on families when airline employees are seriously injured on the job. This incident raises broader questions about aviation safety protocols and the need for better support systems for airline workers and their loved ones.