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Editor’s correction — October 16, 2026: An earlier version of this OptionTrip article incorrectly stated that the Air Canada collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport occurred on October 14, 2026. That was wrong. The incident occurred late on March 22, 2026, and was reported by major news organizations on March 23. We regret the inaccurate date. This article is historical context, not a report of a new October airport shutdown.
What happened in March
An Air Canada Express passenger jet operated by Jazz Aviation collided with an airport fire truck while landing at LaGuardia. The pilot and first officer died, and other people were injured. Airport operations were temporarily halted after the collision and subsequently resumed.
What this means for travelers now
The temporary airport closure described in the original March reports must not be treated as a live October 2026 disruption. Anyone traveling through New York should check current flight and airport notices rather than rely on historic incident coverage.
Verified reporting
The event date and key facts are supported by Reuters (March 23, 2026) and The Associated Press (March 23, 2026). We have removed the misleading suggestion that the original accident happened in October.
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