Flight controllers allegedly punched out early before Air Canada plane crash
The Federal Aviation Administration has not addressed the accusations directly but said it is "committed to holding employees accountable."
U.S. media outlets report the Federal Aviation Administration is considering firing two air traffic controllers who allegedly left their posts early on the day of an Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport. According to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, the union representing the controllers, the FAA is in discussions with FAA leadership about the matter. The FAA emphasized its commitment to maintaining safety and efficiency in the national airspace.
On March 22, an Air Canada regional jet crashed at LaGuardia, killing two pilots and injuring over 40 people. Footage shows the plane crossing an active runway just seconds before a fire truck, resulting in a collision. The controller had instructed the truck to stop repeatedly but received no response. A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board attributed the accident to system failures and communication issues.
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