Air Traffic Controller Admits ‘Messed Up’ Before Deadly LaGuardia Crash
Runway Horror: Air Canada Jet Hits Fire Truck
Shocking transcripts have revealed the air traffic controller’s chilling admission moments after a tragic crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
The Air Canada flight, carrying 72 passengers and four crew, collided with a Port Authority fire truck responding to a separate emergency late Sunday night. Two pilots were killed, and at least 41 others were rushed to hospital.
In audio recordings, the controller admits, “I tried to reach out to my stuff, and we were dealing with an emergency earlier. I messed up.”
He had cleared the fire truck to cross the runway only to frantically shout, “stop, stop, stop,” seconds before impact.
LaGuardia Airport Shuts Down Amid Chaos
The crash forced LaGuardia to shut down all operations until at least 2pm on Monday, stranding thousands and wreaking havoc on flights.
Delta Airlines confirmed widespread cancellations and delays, calling on passengers to remain patient as emergency crews scramble to manage the fallout.
Top Officials React as Investigation Gets Underway
- Donald Trump labelled the crash “terrible” and pointed to human error, saying: “They made a mistake. It’s a dangerous business.”
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed deep sadness and pledged close cooperation with the investigation.
- New York Senator Chuck Schumer promised to monitor the probe “like a hawk” to ensure the truth is uncovered.
Sources suggest the controller was juggling two positions simultaneously—a typical setup during quieter night shifts but a factor now under heavy scrutiny.
