# New York crash: Air Canada fires two after La Guardia collision

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Published: 2026-08-30T10:16:05.626Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Airlines
Summary: The Air Canada crash at La Guardia ends with two firings, as reported by Preferente. What happened and what it means for aviation safety.

## Article

On March 22, an Air Canada plane landing at New York's La Guardia airport collided with a fire truck. The aircraft suffered significant damage, the pilot and co-pilot died, but passengers were unharmed. Authorities have been investigating, and according to [Preferente](https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-transportes/noticias-de-aerolineas/el-choque-de-un-avion-en-nueva-york-con-un-camion-acaba-con-dos-despidos-351595.html), the incident has ended with two firings at the airline.

While the news doesn't detail the exact reasons for the dismissals, it seems the airline is seeking accountability after the crash. What's striking is that it happened on the runway, involving an emergency vehicle, something rare that raises questions about ground coordination protocols.

My take: in an industry where safety is paramount, two firings feel like a small step if the investigation reveals avoidable errors. The silver lining is that such incidents often speed up improvements in procedures, benefiting everyone. Let's see what the official investigation concludes, but keep an eye out because the airline has much more at stake than just two jobs.

## Sources

- Preferente: https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-transportes/noticias-de-aerolineas/el-choque-de-un-avion-en-nueva-york-con-un-camion-acaba-con-dos-despidos-351595.html

## Citation

New York crash: Air Canada fires two after La Guardia collision. Notitur. 2026-08-30. https://notitur.com/en/digest/air-canada-firings-crash-new-york