Air Canada plane crashes at LaGuardia; controllers allegedly left tower early
Most outlets reported that two air traffic controllers allegedly left work early before a deadly collision involving an Air Canada jet at LaGuardia Airport in March. The coverage focused on the timing of the controllers’ absence and its potential link to the crash. Both excerpts mention the involvement of the US Federal Aviation Administration, with The News International noting it is considering an investigation, while 24 News HD references a report from The Wall Street Journal.
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Air traffic controllers ‘left early’ before deadly New York crash
Two air traffic controllers left work early ahead of a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport in March, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
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LaGuardia Air Canada crash: controllers allegedly left tower early before collision
Two air traffic controllers allegedly left work early shortly before an Air Canada Express plane crashed at New York's LaGuardia Airport in March, killing both pilots.The US Federal Aviation Administration is considering firing the controllers, who allegedly left about an hour before their shifts...
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