"The collision happened on Sunday, local time and caused the airport to close, authorities and US media said. The CRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the fire truck at a speed of about 39 kilometres per hour."
"The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport until 1:30am New York Time, according to a notice from the regulator. The FAA notice showed that the reason for the halt at the airport was an emergency."
"Photos from the scene show damage to the nose of the plane as it tilted upward. Jazz said the aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members, based on a preliminary passenger list that remained subject to confirmation."
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and copilot. The incident occurred on Sunday, leading to the airport's closure. The fire truck was manned by police officers, with some sustaining injuries. The CRJ-900 aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members. The FAA issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport due to the emergency, diverting arriving flights to other locations.
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