LaGuardia firefighter heard 'stop' before crash but didn't know who it was for
5 hours ago
- #aviation safety
- #NTSB investigation
- #runway incursion
- A fire truck collided with an Air Canada Express jet at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots.
- An air traffic controller's 'stop' warning was heard but not initially understood by the firefighter.
- The crash prevention system failed to alert due to the truck lacking a transponder and radar issues.
- Thirty-nine people were injured, with six seriously, and the two fire crew members are recovering.
- The accident occurred during a busy period with controllers managing multiple tasks, including an odor emergency.