TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed his condolences to the victims and their families in the wake of the AC8646 collision at LaGuardia Airport.
He said the crash, which killed the pilot, co-pilot and injured dozens more people, was “deeply saddening.”
“Canadian officials are working closely with their U.S. counterparts on the ground as the investigation continues.”
“My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those impacted.”
An Air Canada jet carrying 76 people touched down and slammed into a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing its two pilots and injuring many more people.
A Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle lays on its side off of runway 4 after colliding with an Air Canada jet after it landed at LaGuardia Airport, March 23, 2026, in New York (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
“PROFOUND AND UTTER SADNESS”
The president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l says the loss of two crew members in the collision at LaGuardia Airport is “a profound tragedy.”
Capt. Jason Ambrosi says the pilots dedicated their careers to the safe transport of passengers.
“We are all thinking of their families, loved ones and colleagues at Jazz Aviation during this devastating time,” he said in a statement.
“ALPA’s accident investigation team is travelling to assist the National Transportation Safety Board with its work, and our Critical Incident Response Program is working to support ALPA members and the families involved.”
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is “saddened to hear of the awful news” of the crash at LaGuardia Airport.
“My thoughts are with the families of the two pilots who lost their lives, and hope for the many injured in hospital to make a full recovery,” he said in a post on social media.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is deploying its own team to support the NTSB in their investigation.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says additional consular officials are en route to New York to provide assistance to passengers in the wake of the crash.
She says Canadian consular officials are in contact with local authorities and they supporting passengers.
“I reiterate my profound and utter sadness at the loss of two pilots during this tragic accident,” she said in a social media post.
“I am thinking of their families and friends, as well as the passengers on board, including those who were injured.”
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says in a social media post that her thoughts are with families affected by the tragedy.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by the collision at LaGuardia Airport.
He says the FAA is deploying a team to the site to support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation.
“We will continue to work closely with the NTSB and share additional updates as soon as possible,” he said.
Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is “deeply saddened” by the crash at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Express aircraft arriving from Montreal.
“My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and colleagues of those who lost their lives, as well as all those who were injured,” he said in a post on social media.
“Canada is working closely with U.S. authorities as they investigate this incident, and we are following developments closely. Aviation safety remains our highest priority.”
Lead image caption: A Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle lays on its side off of runway 4 after colliding with an Air Canada jet after it landed at LaGuardia Airport, March 23, 2026, in New York (AP Photo_Ryan Murphy)