Sad day today as a Jazz CRJ had a collision with a firetruck that was crossing their runway as they landed last night. It appears the controller gave the truck permission to cross and then realized what he did, but it was too late. Flight crew were killed (and there is nothing left of that flight deck), a flight attendant was ejected in her seat (survived), firefighters ejected (survived) and several other injuries. Pictures and a timeline at the link below. May the crew rest in peace.
Here’s a video
I’ve talked to that controller many times. I feel so terribly sorry for him. Yesterday was a challenging day. Runway 4 always is. And even on the best days LGA can be a handful. My heart goes out to him and of course to the families of the crew and those poor traumatized passengers.
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