News|AviationNew York’s LaGuardia airport closed after Air Canada jet hits vehicleThe incident occurred while the Air Canada Express flight 8646 from Montreal was landing at New York’s LaGuardia.
On Sun, Mar 22, 2026, an Air Canada Express flight 8646 from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The incident led to the temporary closure of the airport.
On Sun, Mar 22, 2026, an Air Canada Express flight 8646 from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The incident led to the temporary closure of the airport.
The collision involved a port authority vehicle, as confirmed by the New York police. The local fire department responded to the incident on runway four. Air Canada reported that the CRJ-900 aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and 4 crew members, though these figures are pending confirmation. The collision occurred at 11:47 PM local time (0347 GMT).
The aircraft, operated by Jazz Aviation, struck the vehicle at an approximate speed of 24 mph (39 km/h), according to flight tracking information.
On Sun, Mar 22, 2026, an Air Canada Express flight 8646 from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all departures to LaGuardia, effective until 05:30 GMT, with a high probability of extension. A separate FAA notice indicated the airport might remain closed until 18:00 GMT.
Due to the incident, LaGuardia's website indicated that incoming flights were either diverted to other airports or returned to their points of origin.
New York's emergency management authority advised the public to expect cancellations, road closures, and traffic delays near the airport. They recommended using alternate routes.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.