A senior flight attendant survived a terrifying collision between an Air Canada Express flight and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport—after being ejected over 320 feet from the wreckage.
Heart-Stopping Impact Caught on Runway 4
Solange Tremblay was seated in her jump seat just behind the cockpit when Flight 8646 smashed into the fire truck. The force hurled her across the tarmac, yet she remained strapped to her seat and conscious throughout the ordeal.
“A total miracle,” said her daughter Sarah Lépine.
Experts Praise Life-Saving Safety Gear
Aviation safety experts say Tremblay’s survival is extraordinary, especially with the cockpit completely destroyed next to her. Her four-point harness jump seat, built to endure extreme crashes, likely saved her life.
Gruesome Injuries and Long Road to Recovery
- Two shattered legs with open fractures
- Fractured spine
- Skin grafts to repair severe abrasion wounds
- Blood transfusion due to complications
She faces multiple surgeries and intensive rehabilitation to regain mobility. Meanwhile, her family has launched a GoFundMe to cover medical costs and lost wages.
“My mother dedicated her entire life as a flight attendant and was very proud of her work,” said Sarah. “Right now, my mom needs your help.”
