Trending Now - Laguardia Airport Faces Chaos Amid Grounding and Tragic History

WHO:

The New York Police Department confirmed the collision but could not immediately offer additional information.

A spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department stated that firefighters responded to reports of the incident.

Air Canada, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York Police Department, New York City Fire Department, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

WHAT:

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) received notification of the incident.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported a "high" likelihood that the ground stop order for LaGuardia Airport would be extended.

Flight tracking service FlightRadar24 confirmed the closure of LaGuardia Airport following the collision.

An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport.

LaGuardia Airport was closed following the collision.

The FAA issued a ground stop for LaGuardia Airport due to the incident.

Multiple videos showed severe damage to the front of the aircraft.

WHERE:

Crowding at Newark and JFK airports occurred as travelers rebooked flights due to the closure of LaGuardia Airport.

LaGuardia Airport, New York

WHEN:

The incident was confirmed to have occurred on March 22nd, 2026, at approximately 11:38 p.m. EDT.

The incident was reported to have occurred on March 22nd, 2026, at approximately 11:38 p.m. EDT, with updates continuing into March 23rd, 2026.

The collision occurred on March 22nd, 2026, at approximately 11:38 p.m. EDT.

Reports of the incident were confirmed on March 23rd, 2026.

WHY:

The cause of the collision is not specified in the articles.

HOW:

Multiple videos taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft.

The incident involved an Air Canada Express regional jet crashing into a ground vehicle on the runway after landing.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 19:47 UTC)

Last Monday night, the New York Police Department confirmed a serious incident involving a jet, which occurred at approximately 11:38 p.m. EDT, while the National Transportation Safety Board was notified and the Federal Aviation Administration indicated a high likelihood of extending the ground stop order for LaGuardia Airport. Firefighters from the New York City Fire Department responded to the scene, and videos shared on social media showed the aircraft with significant damage to its front. As a result, travelers faced crowding at Newark and JFK airports while rebooking flights due to the closure of LaGuardia.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 17:47 UTC)

LaGuardia Airport remains closed following a collision that occurred late last Monday night, with the Federal Aviation Administration indicating a high likelihood that the ground stop order will be extended. As a result, travelers are experiencing significant crowding at Newark and JFK airports while they rebook their flights. Updates on the situation are ongoing as authorities continue to assess the impact of the incident.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 07:27 UTC)

Last night at approximately 11:38 p.m. EDT, an Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a Port Authority vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport, leading to significant damage to the aircraft's front. In response to the incident, LaGuardia Airport was closed and the FAA issued a ground stop, with reports of the collision confirmed early this morning. The cause of the collision remains unspecified as authorities, including the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board, continue to investigate the situation.