Air Canada Flight Collides with Ground Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport

An Air Canada flight collided with a ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026, leading to the airport’s immediate closure. The incident occurred at approximately 11:38 PM local time as an Air Canada Express regional jet, operated by Jazz Aviation, was landing from Montreal.

The aircraft was traveling at a speed of 24 mph (39 km/h) at the time of the collision. Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all departures to LaGuardia due to the emergency. The airport is expected to remain closed until at least 05:30 GMT, with emergency management authorities warning of potential cancellations, road closures, and traffic delays in the vicinity.

Unverified footage from the scene showed damage to the plane’s nose as it tilted upwards, raising concerns about the extent of the incident. The FAA has indicated a high probability of an extension of the airport closure due to the ongoing emergency.

New York’s emergency management authority has advised travelers to “Use alternate routes,” as the situation develops. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the extent of damage to both the aircraft and the ground vehicle involved in the collision.

The exact nature of the emergency that prompted the FAA’s ground stop has not been specified, leaving many questions unanswered as authorities work to assess the situation.