Event Brief
Two dead after Air Canada jet collides with fire truck
Filed: Mar 23, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET
Summary: The pilot and copilot were killed when the plane struck a fire truck at New York airport.
WHO: Air Canada
WHAT: jet collision with fire truck
WHEN: Mar 23, 2026 at 2:49 AM ET
WHERE: New York airport
WHY: The plane struck the fire truck at a speed of about 39 kilometres per hour.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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