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2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Josh Funk, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The incident occurred when an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck on the runway, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. A government investigation is underway into a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport.
A government investigation is underway into a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport. Two air traffic controllers may face termination for leaving their posts about an hour early on the night of the incident. Their early departure left only two people to manage a high volume of flights and respond to an emergency on the ground.
The incident occurred when an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck on the runway, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting the investigation, and a government official familiar with the matter spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Further details about the incident and investigation are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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