Early reports from emergency responders indicate multiple injuries, with some patients described as being in critical condition,Unverified footage on social media showed damage to the nose of the plane
New York:An Air Canada Express plane, Bombardier CRJ-900 (Flight AC8646), arriving from Montreal, collided Sunday with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York’s La Guardia Airport, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24.
Early reports from emergency responders indicate multiple injuries, with some patients described as being in critical condition,
Videos from the scene show passengers being evacuated onto the tarmac and the aircraft sustained visible damage, including reports of the nose being lifted during the deplaning process.
Unverified footage on social media showed damage to the nose of the plane. Reuters could not immediately verify the footage.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport until 12:30 a.m. EST, according to a notice from the regulator.
The FAA notice showed that the reason for the halt at the airport was an emergency and there was a high probability of an extension, without specifying any details.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has been placed under a ground stop today, Monday, March 23, 2026, following a serious collision between an aircraft and a ground vehicle.
Air Canada, the FAA and New York Fire Department did not immediately respond to request for comment.