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Jazz Aviation
OrganizationJazz Aviation plane, operating for Air Canada, collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia, killing 2 pilots.
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Jazz Aviation, operating an Air Canada Express flight, is in the news following a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York. A CRJ-900 jet, operated by Jazz Aviation for Air Canada, collided with a fire truck on the runway during landing. The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and multiple passengers and firefighters were injured. The incident led to the temporary closure of LaGuardia Airport and is under investigation by the NTSB. The crash has also indirectly impacted Air Canada, as the CEO faced criticism for his predominantly English response to the tragedy, sparking debate about language proficiency in Canadian leadership. The event highlights the risks inherent in aviation and the importance of safety protocols at airports.
Last updated: April 27, 2026
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LaGuardia Airport runway reopens, days after crash on tarmac killed 2 Canadian pilots
Air Canada CEO 'deeply saddened' his poor French skills distracted from victims of crash
"Beaucoup de choses ont mal tourné": après la collision mortelle entre un avion et un camion à l'aéroport LaGuardia de New York, les enquêteurs appellent à ne pas "pointer du doigt" les contrôleurs aériens
A timeline of the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia : « Je suis pilote depuis quinze ans et je n’ai jamais vu un avion et un véhicule au sol entrer en collision sur une piste », réagit un expert
Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport: What happened, who were the victims?
‘A miracle’: Canadian flight attendant ejected from plane survives New York crash
Zwischenfall bei Landung: Pilot und Ko-Pilot sterben – Flugzeug kollidiert mit Fahrzeug
