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- NBC reports four people injured, including the aircraft’s pilots
- LaGuardia Airport closed until 2 p.m. ET on Monday, FAA says
- Photos taken after the crash show damage to the plane’s nose
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle during its landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday, according to flight tracking site Flightradar24, leading to the airport’s closure.
The CRJ-900 aircraft, arriving from Montreal, struck the vehicle at approximately 24 miles per hour (39 km/h), according to Flightradar24, which last recorded data at 11:37 p.m. ET (03:37 GMT).
Images captured by Reuters after the incident reveal visible damage to the plane’s nose, which was tilted upward.
NBC News reported that four individuals were hurt in the crash, involving a fire truck operated by police officers. The pilot and co-pilot were severely injured, while a sergeant and an officer suffered broken limbs and are in stable condition at a hospital.
Authorities and emergency agencies have yet to comment publicly on the injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated the airport is expected to remain closed until 2 p.m. ET Monday (6 p.m. GMT). LaGuardia’s website shows arriving flights were diverted to other airports or returned to their departure points.
The aircraft involved was operated by Jazz, Air Canada’s regional partner owned by Chorus Aviation. The CRJ-900 seats up to 76 passengers, according to Air Canada’s website. NBC News reported that there were 76 passengers and four crew members aboard.
Responses from Air Canada, Chorus Aviation, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the FAA are still pending.
The New York Fire Department confirmed it responded to an incident on Runway 4 involving a plane and a vehicle. Further inquiries about the situation have been directed to the Port Authority Police, who have not yet responded.
New York City’s emergency notification system warned of cancellations, road closures, traffic buildup, and emergency presence near the airport.
In 2025, LaGuardia handled over 30 million passengers annually. Numerous U.S. airlines operate flights from this major hub.
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