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NTSB opens probe after deadly LaGuardia runway collision

Mar 24th 2026 · United States

NTSB officials on Monday outlined the initial steps in the investigation after a ground collision between a passenger jet and a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport, with CBS News reporter Jarred Hill summarizing the briefing.

  • The collision involved a passenger jet and a fire-rescue truck on a LaGuardia runway and resulted in fatalities.
  • NTSB officials on Monday outlined early investigative steps, saying investigators have secured the scene and are collecting physical evidence and records.
  • Investigators will review flight and vehicle data, surveillance video, and interview witnesses and agency personnel.
  • The NTSB is coordinating its work with the FAA, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and local responders, and CBS News reporter Jarred Hill attended the briefing and summarized the takeaways.

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