Antoine Forest

Antoine Forest was a 30-year-old Air Canada pilot who tragically died in a collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The Air Canada jet he was piloting collided with a fire truck on the runway shortly after landing. Forest's death, along with that of co-pilot Mackenzie Gunther, has brought attention to safety concerns at LaGuardia, with reports surfacing of prior pilot complaints about the airport. The incident has also indirectly led to controversy surrounding Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau, who is retiring after facing criticism for his English-only condolence message following the crash. Some viewed his lack of French as disrespectful, particularly given Forest's reported Québec origins. The crash and subsequent fallout highlight the importance of safety protocols and linguistic sensitivity in the airline industry.