CP24 News: LaGuardia Crash, Ontario Politics & More – March 23, 2026

A collision between an Air Canada CRJ-900 regional jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport is under investigation, prompting scrutiny from both U.S. And Canadian aviation authorities. The incident, which occurred on Friday, March 23, 2026, has raised questions about runway safety and communication protocols.

Former NTSB investigator Alan Diehl discussed the incident on Fox News, suggesting potential miscommunication or sequencing errors may have contributed to the collision. The NTSB is currently working to deploy a team to LaGuardia to investigate, though officials have indicated challenges in coordinating the investigative response.

Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the NTSB and now a CBS News transportation safety expert, has been providing analysis of the situation. He explained that investigators will be focused on understanding the sequence of events leading up to the collision. Sumwalt’s insights were shared on both Instagram and Facebook, highlighting the widespread attention the incident is receiving.

The FAA and NTSB are jointly probing the near-collision, according to updates posted on CBS Mornings’ Facebook page. The investigation will likely examine factors such as air traffic control communications, vehicle positioning on the runway, and visibility conditions at the time of the incident.

Canada’s Consul General in Novel York emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “Every accident is the end of a whole chain of events.” This statement underscores the complex nature of aviation safety and the need for a thorough investigation to determine the root causes of the collision.

Details regarding the impact of the crash on operations at Pearson International Airport in Toronto are also emerging, suggesting potential ripple effects beyond LaGuardia. The NTSB’s investigation into a similar incident at LaGuardia Airport in 1997, detailed in NTSB report NYC97MA005, may provide historical context for the current inquiry, though the specifics of the two events remain distinct.

As of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the NTSB has not released a preliminary report outlining its findings. The investigative team’s arrival at LaGuardia and the subsequent analysis of flight data recorders and witness statements are expected to be crucial steps in determining the cause of the collision.