Air Canada Plane Crash at LaGuardia: Eyewitnesses Describe “Plane Cut in Half”
A terrifying aviation incident unfolded at LaGuardia Airport in New York when an Air Canada flight collided with a fire truck during landing, resulting in a tragic crash that shocked passengers and witnesses alike. The aircraft, a CRJ 900 operating as flight AC8646 from Montreal, was attempting a routine landing late Sunday night. However, within seconds of touchdown, the situation turned catastrophic. According to early reports, the plane collided with an emergency vehicle that had been dispatched to assist another aircraft on the runway. Eyewitnesses described the moment as chaotic and surreal. One passenger reported feeling intense turbulence before the landing, followed by a rough impact and a loud explosion-like sound. Another witness said it looked like the plane had been “cut in half,” highlighting the severity of the crash. Inside the aircraft, passengers were thrown from their seats as panic spread. Many described hearing screams as the cabin filled with confusion and fear....