Air Canada jet collides with ground vehicle at New York airport

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Usaid SiddiquiMarch 23, 2026 at 06:48 AM

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An Air Canada Express flight 8646 from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Sunday evening. The CRJ-900 aircraft, operated by Jazz Aviation, struck the vehicle at approximately 24mph. The incident prompted the FAA to issue a ground stop for all departures to LaGuardia, initially closing the airport until 05:30 GMT, with a high probability of extension. Unverified social media footage showed damage to the plane's nose, and arriving flights were diverted or returned to their origin. Authorities warned of potential cancellations, road closures, and traffic delays near the airport, with a later FAA notice suggesting the airport could be closed until 18:00 GMT.

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New York’s emergency management authority warned people to “expect cancellations, road closures, traffic delays & emergency personnel” near the airport.

quote — New York’s emergency management authority100% confidence

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all departures to LaGuardia.

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The CRJ-900 aircraft struck the vehicle on Sunday evening at a speed of about 24mph (39km/h).

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The New York police told the AFP news agency on Monday that the Air Canada plane “collided with a port authority vehicle”.

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Air Canada Express flight 8646 from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia.

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Reuters 40% Queens 40% Flightradar24 50% AFP 50% Jazz Aviation 60% Montreal 60% United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ×270% New York ×275% LaGuardia Airport ×585% Air Canada ×390%

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