Deadly Mistake at LaGuardia

A horrific collision between an Air Canada plane and a firetruck on a LaGuardia runway has left a trail of questions. It’s a miracle more people weren’t killed. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating what led to the disaster.

What Happened?

According to ATC audio, an air traffic controller gave the firetruck clearance to respond to an emergency – an odor on a United flight. But moments later, the controller realized his mistake and tried to stop the vehicle. It was too late. The firetruck had already collided with the Air Canada plane.

This screw-up is ridiculous. It’s not like the controller was dealing with a complex situation – it was a simple mistake. And now people are dead. The NTSB will hopefully get to the bottom of this, but it’s clear that human error played a big role.