Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collides with ground vehicle on landing at LaGuardia
Mar 23rd 2026 · United States
A Jazz-operated Air Canada Express CRJ-900 from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at New York LaGuardia, prompting an FAA ground stop and diversion of incoming flights.
- A Jazz Aviation operated Air Canada Express CRJ-900 from Montreal struck a ground vehicle on landing at LaGuardia on Monday evening, according to Flightradar24.
- The jet hit the vehicle at about 39 km/h (24 mph).
- The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at LaGuardia until 0530 GMT and said the halt was for an emergency with a high probability of extension.
- Arriving flights were diverted to other airports or returned to origin, and the airport was closed following the incident.
- The FAA notice gave no further details about causes or injuries.
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