Air Canada CRJ Crash Investigation Uncovers Early Departure of Controllers

A recent revelation in the investigation into the March 22, 2026, Air Canada Express flight collision with an airport fire truck at LaGuardia Airport has shed new light on the events surrounding the tragic accident. According to a source familiar with the investigation, two air traffic controllers in the control tower left work early on the night of the incident, which resulted in the loss of the two pilots on board the CRJ. The collision occurred as the aircraft was landing, and the fire truck had entered the active runway. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the exact circumstances surrounding the controllers' early departure remain unclear. It is also unclear whether the early departure of the controllers contributed to the accident or was unrelated. The incident has raised questions about the procedures and protocols in place at LaGuardia Airport, and the investigation is likely to continue to shed light on these issues.