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On Sunday, a tragic incident occurred at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada flight and a fire truck. The collision resulted in the deaths of the pilot and copilot. Several passengers on the flight sustained serious injuries.
Key Details of the Incident
- Date: Sunday
- Location: LaGuardia Airport
- Airline: Air Canada
- Fatalities: Pilot and copilot
- Injuries: Several passengers reported serious injuries
Passenger’s Account
Rebecca Liquori, a passenger on the Air Canada flight, shared her experience during a News 12 interview. She described the plane’s descent as turbulent, which proceeded to a rough landing that caught everyone off guard.
“As we were descending, we hit a lot of turbulence,” she recounted. “Then we landed very roughly… Everyone felt it.” Liquori noted that the impact was so severe that “it was like the plane jolted.”
Moments Leading Up to the Collision
Liquori recounted hearing the pilot attempt to brake to avoid the crash. “As you heard the brake, a couple seconds later it was just a very loud boom!” she explained. This sudden noise caused panic among the passengers, who “jolted out of their seats.”
Conclusion
This incident at LaGuardia Airport underscores the inherent risks associated with aviation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
