Trending Now - Survivor of New York Crash Credits Pilots for Life-saving Actions
WHO:
Antoine Forest joined Jazz Aviation in 2022.
Jason Ambrosi is the president of the Air Line Pilots Association, the largest airline pilot union in the world.
Solange Tremblay, flight attendant for Jazz Aviation
Sarah Lépine, daughter of Solange Tremblay
Antoine Forest, pilot, age 30, of Coteau-du-Lac
Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association
Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
Jazz Aviation, owned by Chorus Aviation
WHAT:
The CRJ-900 jet operated by Jazz Aviation collided with a fire truck as it landed, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and co-pilot.
Solange Tremblay was found alive on the tarmac after being ejected more than 100 metres from the plane while still strapped to her seat.
An Air Canada Jazz flight collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Solange Tremblay was ejected more than 100 metres from the plane while still strapped to her seat.
The crash resulted in the deaths of both the pilot and co-pilot.
Nine people were sent to the hospital with injuries, including Solange Tremblay.
Tremblay suffered multiple bone fractures and underwent surgery for a broken leg.
The incident was described as a "complete miracle" by her daughter.
WHERE:
LaGuardia Airport, New York
WHEN:
The crash occurred on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.
Solange Tremblay began working for Jazz Aviation 26 years ago, in 2000.
WHY:
Air traffic control recordings indicated a vehicle was given clearance to cross part of the runway before the crash occurred.
HOW:
Air traffic control recordings included a transmission stating, “Stop, Truck 1. Stop,” as controllers attempted to divert incoming aircraft from landing.
After the collision, audio released by LiveATC showed air traffic controllers discussing the incident, with one controller stating, “the impact wasn’t good to watch.”
Air traffic controllers attempted to stop the fire truck from crossing the runway as the aircraft was landing, with recorded transmissions stating, “Stop, Truck 1. Stop.”
(UPDATED March 24, 2026 01:44 UTC)
In a tragic incident involving a CRJ-900 jet operated by Jazz Aviation, both the pilot and co-pilot lost their lives after the aircraft collided with a fire truck during landing. Remarkably, Solange Tremblay was found alive on the tarmac, having been ejected more than 100 meters from the plane while still strapped to her seat. Air traffic control recordings revealed a frantic attempt to divert incoming aircraft, with controllers urgently instructing, “Stop, Truck 1. Stop,” and later discussing the collision, with one stating, “the impact wasn’t good to watch.”
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 23:45 UTC)
In a tragic incident at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, March 22, an Air Canada Jazz flight collided with a fire truck, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and co-pilot. Flight attendant Solange Tremblay, who was ejected more than 100 meters from the plane while still strapped to her seat, suffered multiple bone fractures and underwent surgery for a broken leg, while her daughter described the situation as a "complete miracle." Nine others were hospitalized with injuries, and air traffic control recordings revealed that a vehicle had been given clearance to cross part of the runway just before the crash occurred.