An Air Canada Jet sits on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, Monday, March 23, 2026, after colliding with a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

By The Canadian Press

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Here’s the latest on fatal Air Canada jet crash at New York LaGuardia Airport

Mar 23, 2026 | 5:58 AM

Two pilots were killed and 41 people taken to hospital after an Air Canada jet carrying 72 passengers and four crew collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night. Flight AC8646, operated by Air Canada Express carrier Jazz Aviation, had arrived from Montréal Trudeau International Airport.

Here are the latest developments. All times Eastern.

11:15 a.m.

Canadian Ambassador to the United States Mark Wiseman says he is deeply saddened by the collision at LaGuardia.

On the X platform, he said the embassy’s consular team is working to support those affected.

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“My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and with those injured.”

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10:50 a.m.

United States President Donald Trump called the fatal collision “terrible.”

Speaking on the tarmac of Palm Beach International Airport, Trump suggested the crash was due to human error.

“Terrible. They made a mistake. It’s a dangerous business. That’s terrible.”

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10:20 a.m.

Quebec Premier François Legault says he learned with deep sorrow about the fatal collision at the New York airport.

In a statement on X, the premier says his thoughts are with the people close to the two pilots who died and everyone else affected by the crash.

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10 a.m.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed his condolences to the victims of the collision and their families.

He said the crash, which killed the pilot, co-pilot and injured dozens more people, was “deeply saddening.”

“Canadian officials are working closely with their U.S. counterparts on the ground as the investigation continues.”

“My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those impacted.”

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9:33 a.m.

The president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l says the loss of two crew members in the collision at LaGuardia Airport is “a profound tragedy.”

Capt. Jason Ambrosi says the pilots dedicated their careers to the safe transport of passengers.

“We are all thinking of their families, loved ones and colleagues at Jazz Aviation during this devastating time,” he said in a statement.

“ALPA’s accident investigation team is travelling to assist the National Transportation Safety Board with its work, and our Critical Incident Response Program is working to support ALPA members and the families involved.”

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8:46 a.m.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is “saddened to hear of the awful news” of the crash at LaGuardia Airport.

“My thoughts are with the families of the two pilots who lost their lives, and hope for the many injured in hospital to make a full recovery,” he said in a post on social media.

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8:44 a.m.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is deploying its own team to support the NTSB in their investigation.

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8:15 a.m.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says additional consular officials are en route to New York to provide assistance to passengers in the wake of the crash.

She says Canadian consular officials are in contact with local authorities and they supporting passengers.

“I reiterate my profound and utter sadness at the loss of two pilots during this tragic accident,” she said in a social media post.

“I am thinking of their families and friends, as well as the passengers on board, including those who were injured.”

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7:42 a.m.

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says in a social media post that her thoughts are with families affected by the tragedy.

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7:02 a.m.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by the collision at LaGuardia Airport.

He says the Federal Aviation Administration is deploying a team to the site to support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation.

“We will continue to work closely with the NTSB and share additional updates as soon as possible,” he said.

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6:44 a.m.

Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is “deeply saddened” by the crash at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Express aircraft arriving from Montréal.

“My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and colleagues of those who lost their lives, as well as all those who were injured,” he said in a post on social media.

“Canada is working closely with U.S. authorities as they investigate this incident, and we are following developments closely. Aviation safety remains our highest priority.”

The report by The Canadian Press was first published March 23, 2026.

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