https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/on-night-of-deadly-air-canada-crash-two-laguardia-controllers-left-earlyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/on-night-of-deadly-air-canada-crash-two-laguardia-controllers-left-earlyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/on-night-of-deadly-air-canada-crash-two-laguardia-controllers-left-early#u54464Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:35:53 +0000The FAA is seeking to fire two air traffic controllers who left their posts an hour before their shifts ended on March 22. Their early departure left only two controllers in the tower to manage a high volume of flights and a separate ground emergency. This staffing shortage occurred one hour before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck on the runway, killing both pilots and injuring several others.Why it mattersThe incident highlights potential systemic failures in staffing and safety oversight at one of New York's busiest airports. The collision involved a commercial aircraft and https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/on-night-of-deadly-air-canada-crash-two-laguardia-controllers-left-earlyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/on-night-of-deadly-air-canada-crash-two-laguardia-controllers-left-early#u51593Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:41:09 +0000The Federal Aviation Administration is moving to fire two air traffic controllers who left their posts early on the night of a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. An FAA investigation found the employees departed work an hour before their shifts ended and an hour before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck on the runway. The crash occurred on March 22, resulting in the deaths of both pilots and injuries to several other people. The FAA is now pursuing these disciplinary actions based on the findings.Why it mattersAir traffic controllers are responsible for maintaining safe separatio