"Audio tapes from ATC Live reveal the moments before and after the collision. The CRJ900 had been given clearance to land on Runway 4 shortly before the air traffic controller gave clearance to a fire vehicle to cross the same runway at about 11:37 p.m. local time."
"The controller can be heard frantically telling the truck to 'stop,' just seconds before the collision. Shortly after, the controller is heard telling another plane about to land on Runway 4 to abort their landing and go around."
"Flightradar24 data shows the deceleration speed after landing was gradual until the collision, when it abruptly decreased, and the plane went off path. The CRJ900 hit the truck during its deceleration after landing."
An Air Canada Bombardier CRJ-900 collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, leading to the deaths of two pilots. Thirty-nine passengers were hospitalized, with many later released. Audio recordings revealed that the plane was cleared to land while a fire vehicle was also given clearance to cross the runway. The air traffic controller urgently instructed the truck to stop moments before the collision. The plane's deceleration was steady until the crash, which caused it to veer off its path. Runway 4 was subsequently closed for other flights.
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