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FAA moves to fire two LaGuardia controllers who left early before fatal Air Canada collision

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The FAA is seeking to dismiss two air traffic controllers who allegedly left LaGuardia before an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with an airport fire truck on March 22, killing both pilots. The controllers are among roughly a dozen employees facing action in a timecard-fraud inquiry.

Discovered 2026-08-27T11:25:42.184488-07:00 | 2026-08-27T11:25:42.184488-07:00

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  • The FAA’s move links alleged staffing and timekeeping failures at LaGuardia to a fatal runway collision, raising direct questions about controller coverage, supervision and operational risk.
  • The two controllers are reportedly among roughly a dozen employees facing termination in a broader timecard-fraud inquiry, expanding the issue beyond a single airport or event.
  • The development adds detail to the FAA’s previously reported effort to dismiss the two LaGuardia controllers, while the circumstances surrounding the March 22 collision remain under investigation.

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2026-08-27T11:25:42.184488-07:00
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