Published on March 23, 2026
An Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground vehicle shortly after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM local time, raising concerns about safety protocols at one of the city’s busiest airports.
According to preliminary reports, the Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft, which was carrying 36 passengers and four crew members, had just touched down on runway 4 when it struck a service vehicle that was reportedly on the runway as the plane was landing.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, ensuring that all passengers and crew were unharmed. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported among those on the flight or the personnel in the ground vehicle.
LaGuardia Airport’s operations were temporarily affected, with several flights delayed as authorities conducted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. The airport authority stated that they are working closely with both Air Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to determine the cause of the incident.
Witnesses in the vicinity of the airport described hearing a loud crash as the plane landed. One passenger, who was aboard the flight, expressed relief that the landing was smooth despite the collision. “I thought something was off when I felt a sudden jolt,” they said. “I’m just grateful everyone is okay.”
The FAA will conduct a thorough review of the circumstances leading up to the accident, which will likely include an evaluation of the ground vehicle’s operations and access protocols on the runway. This incident has once again raised questions about safety measures in place for managing ground traffic at busy airports.
Air Canada has issued a statement expressing their concerns and cooperating fully with the investigation. The airline emphasized that the safety of its passengers and crew is the highest priority.
As passengers and crews gather more details, airport authorities are working to ensure such incidents are minimized in the future. Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.