Air Canada jet hits ground vehicle, shuts down LaGuardia

An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, triggering an emergency ground stop and widespread flight disruptions. Authorities are investigating how the incident unfolded.

An Air Canada Express regional jet arriving from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, prompting an emergency ground stop and a full airport shutdown. Flights were diverted or delayed as crews responded to the scene. The FAA and local authorities are now investigating how the incident occurred and whether operations can safely resume.