OKC flights to and from LaGuardia Airport canceled after deadly plane crash with fire truck

Multiple Oklahoma City flights to and from LaGuardia Airport in New York were canceled Monday morning after a crash between a plane and a fire truck killed two people. Authorities say an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at the New York airport late Sunday night, killing the pilot and copilot. The crash crushed the nose of the aircraft, and around 40 passengers and crew members were taken to area hospitals. Most have since been released from treatment, according to authorities. Video Below: Aftermath of plane v. vehicle collision at LaGuardiaThe pilot and copilot were both based out of Canada, Garcia said during a news conference. The airport will remain closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday to facilitate the investigation, which is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board.The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport. LaGuardia's website also showed arriving planes were diverted or returned to their point of origin. The website for Oklahoma City Will Rogers International Airport showed that multiple departing flights and one arriving flight for Monday morning were canceled. People who want to check their flight status can do so here. LaGuardia Airport, which opened to commercial traffic in 1939, covers 680 acres and borders Flushing and Bowery bays in Queens. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey describes it as "one of the nation’s leading domestic gateways for business and leisure travel" in its 2024 Airport Traffic Report.Top Headlines Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and firetruck at New York's LaGuardia Airport Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself Blanchard home a total loss after fire causes roof to collapse Woman drowns at Lake Eufaula after jumping in after juveniles, OHP says There's a gender gap in caregiving for aging parents. How to handle it