‘Stop, stop, stop’: Moment Air Canada plane crashes into truck

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 23, 2026 at 07:55 PM

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On March 23, 2026, an Air Canada plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. CCTV footage captured the collision, and audio recordings revealed air traffic control's attempts to warn the plane's crew. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots. Dozens of other people were injured as a result of the crash. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

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Air traffic control tried to warn the crew ahead of the crash.

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Dozens were injured in the Air Canada plane crash.

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The crash resulted in the death of both pilots.

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An Air Canada plane crashed into a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

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New York 70% LaGuardia Airport 80% Air Canada ×290%

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plane crash 90% air canada 80% laguardia airport 70% fire truck 70% aviation accident 60% air traffic control 60% collision 50% pilots 50%

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LaGuardia Airport

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