A timeline of the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By MICHAEL R. SISAKMarch 25, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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On March 24, 2026, investigators examined the wreckage of an Air Canada Express jet that collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York on the night of March 22. Air Canada Express Flight 8646, arriving from Montreal over two hours late, crashed during landing. The collision occurred after a United Airlines flight reported an unusual odor and requested fire rescue assistance. While responding to the United flight, the fire truck crossed the runway and was struck by the incoming Air Canada plane. The NTSB is reviewing air traffic control recordings, flight data, and cockpit voice recorder information to determine the cause of the accident.

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United 2384 declared an emergency due to flight attendants feeling ill because of the odor.

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The United pilot reported an odor on the plane and requested the airport’s fire rescue team.

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A United aircraft, Flight 2384, aborted takeoff for a second time because of an anti-ice warning light.

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Air Canada Express Flight 8646 left Montréal–Trudeau International Airport two hours and 13 minutes late.

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Montreal 50% Jazz Aviation 50% Associated Press ×260% Federal Aviation Administration 60% Port Authority 60% United ×570% New York ×270% NTSB 70% Air Canada Express ×280% LaGuardia Airport ×395%

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airport collision 90% laguardia airport 80% aircraft accident 80% runway collision 70% fire truck 70% flight safety 60% air traffic control 60% cockpit voice recorder 50% late departure 40% odor on plane 40%

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LaGuardia Airport

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