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Air Canada Flight 8646

Coverage of Air Canada Flight 8646 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 23 · 21:47 UTCMost recent: Apr 23 · 21:47 UTC
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  • SECURITYApr 23 · 21:47 UTCFOX NEWS
    NTSB report details how controller decision and tech failures led to deadly runway collision

    A deadly runway collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22 was caused by air traffic control decisions, communication breakdowns, and technology limitations, resulting in two pilot deaths and multiple injuries. The NTSB report revealed that a controller cleared an airport rescue vehicle to cross an active runway as a regional jet was landing, with delayed warnings and flawed radar systems exacerbating the incident.

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