Air Canada Express collision: Photos show horrific crash at LaGuardia Airport as 2 dead, several injured

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By Shweta Kukreti

Published on Mar 23, 2026 04:01 pm IST

Two pilots lost their lives and 41 people were rushed to hospitals following Air Canada Express collision at LaGuardia Airport.

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Police close an airport entrance after LaGuardia Airport was closed following an Air Canada Express plane colliding with a fire truck on the tarmac at the airport on March 23, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Two people were killed and several others were injured in the late-night Air Canada plane crash. The plane had landed from a flight from Montreal. (REUTERS)

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Investigators inspect the wreckage of a fire truck after it collided with an Air Canada Express jet that was landing at LaGuardia Airport in Queens.(REUTERS)

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Debris hangs from a damaged Air Canada Express jet that had collided with a ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan(REUTERS)

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Emergency personnel respond to an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 after colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York.(AFP)

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Planes sit at gates after a ground stoppage was issued following a collision between an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 and a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York.(AFP)

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Travellers look for rides after LaGuardia Airport was closed following a collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck on the tarmac on March 23, 2026 in New York City.(Getty Images via AFP)

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A Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle lays on its side off of runway 4 after Air Canada plane crash.(AP)

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Firetrucks lineup outside LaGuardia Airport, Monday, March 23, 2026, in New York, after an Air Canada Jet collided with a Port Authority vehicle on a runway. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)(AP)

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A bus transports plane crash survivors after an Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026. (REUTERS)

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Kathryn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, said that the fire truck was making its way across the runway to attend to a different incident involving a United Airlines flight, where the pilot had informed about “an issue with odor,”(REUTERS)

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Stranded travellers sleep on the ground as their flights were cancelled after an Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan(REUTERS)

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Shweta Kukreti

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities. Read Less ...Read More

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Air Canada Express collision: Photos show horrific crash at LaGuardia Airport as 2 dead, several injured

Two pilots lost their lives and 41 people were rushed to hospitals following Air Canada Express collision at LaGuardia Airport.

Police close an airport entrance after LaGuardia Airport was closed following an Air Canada Express plane colliding with a fire truck on the tarmac at the airport on March 23, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)

Two people were killed and several others were injured in the late-night Air Canada plane crash. The plane had landed from a flight from Montreal. (REUTERS)

Investigators inspect the wreckage of a fire truck after it collided with an Air Canada Express jet that was landing at LaGuardia Airport in Queens.(REUTERS)

Debris hangs from a damaged Air Canada Express jet that had collided with a ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan(REUTERS)

Emergency personnel respond to an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 after colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York.(AFP)

Planes sit at gates after a ground stoppage was issued following a collision between an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 and a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York.(AFP)

Travellers look for rides after LaGuardia Airport was closed following a collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck on the tarmac on March 23, 2026 in New York City.(Getty Images via AFP)

A Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle lays on its side off of runway 4 after Air Canada plane crash.(AP)

Firetrucks lineup outside LaGuardia Airport, Monday, March 23, 2026, in New York, after an Air Canada Jet collided with a Port Authority vehicle on a runway. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)(AP)

A bus transports plane crash survivors after an Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026. (REUTERS)

Kathryn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, said that the fire truck was making its way across the runway to attend to a different incident involving a United Airlines flight, where the pilot had informed about “an issue with odor,”(REUTERS)

Stranded travellers sleep on the ground as their flights were cancelled after an Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan(REUTERS)

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