Regional Jet Strikes Firefighting Vehicle On Runway Late Monday

A regional jet operated by Jazz Aviation on behalf of Air Canada struck a Port Authority firefighting vehicle on Runway 4 at New York LaGuardia Airport, prompting an emergency response and temporary airport closure. The incident occurred late on March 22, 2026, and involved flight AC8646, a CRJ900 flying from Montreal to New York with 72 passengers and four crew members on board. According to NBC News, the captain and first officer were killed in the collision. The cause of the accident is not yet clear, and the National Transportation Safety Board is expected to investigate, as reported by AeroTime.