What Happened
Two Air Traffic Controllers Face Termination For Timecard Fraud
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to terminate the employment of two air traffic controllers who left their shifts an hour early on the night of the deadly Air Canada runway crash at LaGuardia Airport. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots and injured dozens of passengers. According to reports, the controllers’ early departure is considered timecard fraud, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy condemned their actions. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are conducting ongoing investigations, and further disciplinary actions or safety policy changes may be announced. This development was first reported by ABC7 New York and The Wall Street Journal.