New York's LaGuardia airport has been closed until further notice after an Air Canada Express plane and ground vehicle collided. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for the airport late on Sunday night, indicating a 'high' likelihood that the order would be extended. CBS News reported that the plane was arriving from Montreal and had slowed down to about 24mph when it struck a vehicle operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the airport. The aircraft, a smaller CRJ 900 model carrying approximately 70-90 passengers, sustained significant damage. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries at this stage.
Flight Disruption at LaGuardia: Plane Collides with Ground Vehicle
Flight Disruption at LaGuardia: Plane Collides with Ground Vehicle
An Air Canada Express aircraft was involved in an accident with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, leading to a temporary closure of the facility.
LaGuardia Airport in New York has been closed following a collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a ground vehicle. The aircraft, which had around 70-90 passengers on board, was landing when the incident occurred. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, but significant damage was inflicted on the plane, leading the FAA to issue a ground stop with an extended closure likely.
