NTSB & TSB investigations: Fatal LaGuardia aircraft / fire truck collision exposes gaps in runway safety systems
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A collision between an Air Canada aircraft and a fire truck at LaGuardia airport has resulted in fatalities, prompting investigations by the NTSB and TSB. The truck reportedly lacked a transponder to trigger a warning system, and firefighters may not have been aware that a warning to "stop" was intended for them. The incident has raised concerns about gaps in runway safety systems.
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