CRJ-900

The CRJ-900 is a regional jet, in this case operated by Jazz Aviation for Air Canada Express. It is newsworthy due to a recent incident at LaGuardia Airport in New York. On Sunday night, a CRJ-900 arriving from Montreal collided with a fire truck on runway 4 while landing. The collision resulted in the closure of the airport and injuries to over 40 people. Flightradar24 reported the plane was traveling at approximately 39 km/h (24 mph) at the time of impact. The FAA has suspended ground operations at the airport. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the collision and assess the extent of the damage. The event highlights potential safety concerns at LaGuardia and the importance of thorough investigations into aviation accidents.