Aircraft Conveying Over 70 Passengers Smashes Into Firetruck In Popular City, Damage Emerges

• Aviation authorities said an Air Canada jet operated by Jazz Aviation collided with a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport, carrying 72 passengers and four crew members
• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the late-night runway incident occurred around 11:40 p.m., leaving the aircraft’s nose severely damaged and prompting emergency response
• Aviation officials said the flight had departed from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, while authorities shut the runway and launched a full investigation into the collision

New York: An aircraft carrying more than 70 passengers was involved in a serious runway collision at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, March 22, after striking an emergency fire vehicle responding to a separate incident.

The aircraft, operated by Air Canada through its regional partner Jazz Aviation, had 72 passengers and four crew members on board at the time of the accident.

As reported by AFP, authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Runway 4.

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Front of aircraft sustains significant damage

Images and videos from the scene show extensive damage to the nose of the aircraft, which appeared crushed on impact with the firetruck.

Emergency lighting illuminated the scene as response teams surrounded the damaged jet, with several service vehicles stationed on the runway.

Officials have yet to confirm the number of casualties or whether there were any fatalities.

Authorities confirm details of incident

Providing an official account, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said:

“At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, a Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada was involved in an incident on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in which the aircraft struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident.”

The agency added that its police department, alongside senior officials, were present at the scene as investigations commenced.

Flight originated from Montreal

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Flight data indicates the aircraft departed from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, a major hub serving the Canadian city of Montreal.

In a statement, Jazz Aviation confirmed the incident and noted that the passenger and crew manifest remains preliminary, pending verification, BBC reported.

Runway closed as investigation begins

The affected runway at LaGuardia Airport has been temporarily shut to allow for a full investigation into the cause of the collision.

Authorities are expected to examine operational procedures, communication between ground teams, and the circumstances surrounding the firetruck’s presence on the runway.

Further updates are anticipated as officials continue their assessment of the situation.

Aircraft 9G-AD7 crashes in Ghana

Previously, Legit.ng reported that an aircraft with the code or designation 9G-AD7, alleged to be carrying two passengers, has reportedly crashed, claiming the lives of both individuals on board.

A report made available by Yen confirmed the incident while also sharing additional details on where the plane was headed when it met with tragedy.

In the detailed publication, it was revealed that the aircraft 9G-AD7 was headed to a specific location in Ghana but crashed in an area identified as Oninku Park in Tema Community 1. The two people on board, a passenger and a pilot, both lost their lives in the unexpected incident.

Source: Legit.ng