FAA looking to fire LaGuardia air traffic controllers after deadly March collision: Sources
The Federal Aviation Administration is moving to fire two air traffic controllers who left their shifts early at LaGuardia Airport. An FAA investigation found the employees departed before a deadly collision in March involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is currently discussing these allegations with FAA leadership.
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- ✓ Two air traffic controllers left their shifts early before a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
- ✓ An Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck crossing the runway in March.
- ✓ Both pilots died in the collision.
- ✓ The FAA is taking steps to fire the two controllers who left early.
What changed
The FAA has formally initiated steps to terminate the two controllers identified in the investigation.
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FAA seeks to fire two LaGuardia controllers after fatal March collision
The Federal Aviation Administration is moving to fire two air traffic controllers who left their shifts early at LaGuardia Airport. An FAA investigation found the employees departed before a deadly collision in March involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is currently discussing these allegations with FAA leadership.
Why it matters
The crash occurred when an Air Canada aircraft struck a fire truck that was crossing the runway. This event has raised questions about staffing levels and adherence to shift schedules at one of New York's busiest airports.
What is confirmed
- Two air traffic controllers left their shifts early before a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
- An Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck crossing the runway in March.
- Both pilots died in the collision.
- The FAA is taking steps to fire the two controllers who left early.
Still unconfirmed
- The controllers left the tower approximately one hour early.
What to watch next
- Outcome of discussions between the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and FAA leadership
- Final NTSB report on the cause of the collision
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (9)
- The New York Times — F.A.A. Moves to Fire 2 Controllers Who Left Early Before Deadly Crash
- CNN — 2 air traffic controllers left work early the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia, source says
- WSJ — Exclusive | FAA Found LaGuardia Air-Traffic Controllers Left Work Early Before Deadly Collision
- ABC7 Eyewitness News — 2 air traffic controllers left early on night plane collided with fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, FAA investigation finds
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — FAA looking to fire LaGuardia air traffic controllers after deadly March collision: Sources
- People.com — 2 Air Traffic Controllers Left Early the Night of Deadly Plane Crash at LaGuardia Airport: Reports
- www.union-bulletin.com — FAA Seeks to fire LaGuardia air traffic controllers who left early before fatal crash
- www.newsday.com — 2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says
- wtov9.com — FAA seeks to fire 2 controllers who left early before deadly LaGuardia crash: report
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