Air Canada Express Flight 8646 struck an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle after landing on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in New York, according to a statement released on Mar. 23. The incident took place around 11:45 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 22, as the CRJ-900 aircraft arrived from Montreal.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the accident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide all future updates regarding the situation.
This event is significant as it involves both an international commercial flight and emergency response equipment operating on a major U.S. airport runway. Such incidents can impact airport operations and raise questions about ground safety procedures.
According to the statement, "The information above is preliminary and subject to change." Officials have not yet provided further details about possible injuries or damage resulting from the collision.
Further updates are expected as investigators gather more information.
