ALPA Statement on Fatal LaGuardia Runway Collision

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement after two Jazz Aviation pilots were killed when Air Canada Express Flight 8646 collided with a rescue and firefighting vehicle on Runway 4 at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.

“The loss of our two fellow crewmembers onboard Flight 8646 is a profound tragedy. These pilots dedicated their careers to the safe transport of passengers, and we are all thinking of their families, loved ones, and colleagues at Jazz Aviation during this devastating time.

“ALPA's accident investigation team is on scene assisting the National Transportation Safety Board with its work, and our Critical Incident Response Program is working to support ALPA members and the families involved.”

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on X @ALPAPilots.

CONTACT: ALPA Media, 703-481-4440 or Media@alpa.org