US air traffic controllers left work early before fatal crash. The FAA wants them fired2-MIN READ2-MIN1Published: 4:11am, 28 Aug 2026Updated: 4:24am, 28 Aug 2026The US Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to fire two air traffic controllers determined to have left their shifts early before an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in March, according to people familiar with the matter.The moves are in keeping with a broader push by the Trump administration to crack down on controllers leaving shifts early or abusing sick leave, said the people, who asked to remain anonymous because the information is not public.“The FAA is committed to holding employees accountable, and we will not compromise the safety or efficiency of the National Airspace System,” the agency said in an emailed statement.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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US air traffic controllers left work early before fatal crash. The FAA wants them fired
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is initiating proceedings to terminate two air traffic controllers. This action stems from their determination that these controllers left their shifts early prior to an Air Canada Express plane colliding with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport in March.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is initiating proceedings to terminate two air traffic controllers. This action stems from their determination that these controllers left their shifts early prior to an Air Canada Express plane colliding with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport in March. These dismissals are part of a wider effort by the Trump administration to address controllers leaving shifts early or misusing sick leave. The FAA stated its commitment to holding employees accountable and maintaining the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.
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An Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in March.
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The FAA is committed to holding employees accountable and will not compromise safety.
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The FAA is taking steps to fire two air traffic controllers for leaving shifts early before a fatal crash.
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The moves are part of a broader push by the Trump administration to crack down on controllers leaving shifts early or abusing sick leave.
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