An Air Canada jet carrying 76 people touched down and slammed into a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing its two pilots and injuring many more.
Here are the latest developments. All times Eastern.
8:46 a.m.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is “saddened to hear of the awful news” of the crash at LaGuardia Airport.
“My thoughts are with the families of the two pilots who lost their lives, and hope for the many injured in hospital to make a full recovery,” he said in a post on social media.
8:44 a.m.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is deploying its own team to support the NTSB in their investigation.
7:42 a.m.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says in a social media post that her thoughts are with families affected by the tragedy.
7:02 a.m.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by the collision at LaGuardia Airport.
He says the Federal Aviation Administration is deploying a team to the site to support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation.
“We will continue to work closely with the NTSB and share additional updates as soon as possible,” he said.
6:44 a.m.
Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is “deeply saddened” by the crash at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Express aircraft arriving from Montréal.
“My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and colleagues of those who lost their lives, as well as all those who were injured,” he said in a post on social media.
“Canada is working closely with U.S. authorities as they investigate this incident, and we are following developments closely. Aviation safety remains our highest priority.”
The report by The Canadian Press was first published March 23, 2026.
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