‘A miracle’: Canadian flight attendant ejected from plane survives New York crash

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Leyland Cecco in TorontoMarch 23, 2026 at 07:58 PM
‘A miracle’: Canadian flight attendant ejected from plane survives New York crash

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An Air Canada Jazz flight collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot. One flight attendant, Solange Tremblay, survived after being ejected from the plane during the impact. Tremblay was found still strapped to her seat more than 100 meters from the wreckage and is being treated for multiple bone fractures. The CRJ-900 jet, operated by Jazz Aviation, was landing when the collision occurred. Air traffic control recordings indicate a vehicle was cleared to cross the runway before the crash, and controllers were attempting to stop it. The incident is under investigation.

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In air traffic control recordings, staff could be heard giving clearance to a vehicle to cross part of the runway.

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Nine people were sent to the hospital with injuries, including Solange Tremblay.

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At the moment of impact, her seat was ejected more than 100 metres from the plane.

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The CRJ-900 jet collided with a fire truck as it landed, killing both the pilot and co-pilot.

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A flight attendant was ejected more than 100 metres from the plane and survived.

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