LaGuardia Crash: Hero Pilots Save Lives

0:00A tragic collision at La Guardia airport has claimed the lives of two air-Canada express pilots after their plane for Montreal struck a fire truck on. The runway, late Sunday night. More than 40 passengers were hospitalized, though all 72 people on board survived thanks to the pilot's quick actions. The crash forced the airport to shut down for nearly 15 hours, grounding thousands of flights and causing widespread delays across the region. Officers have shared stories, praising the pilots, Antoine Forrest and McKinsey Gunther for their heroic efforts in those final moments. Air traffic controllers urgently radioed the fire truck to stop multiple times right before impact. NTSB chair, Jennifer Holmendi, described a chaotic scene with heavy debris, noting the investigation will take considerable time. She also pointed to disruptions from the government shutdown that slowed response teams, alongside a history of nine recent ground conflict reports at the airport.

1:01Officials plan another update Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. eastern time, which will be live streamed online as they work to uncover exactly what went wrong. You've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.