NTSB in the news for LaGuardia crash investigations and safety reviews amid runway collision chaos. Independent U.S. agency in charge of civil transport crash probes.
The ROTOR Act, which would mandate aircraft ADS-B location systems to prevent midair collisions, has stalled in the House after Pentagon opposition and cost concerns, despite Senate support and continued advocacy from victims’ families and safety advocates.
A December 2024 crash at Muan International Airport resulted in nearly all onboard deaths after a bird strike and structural failures. Investigations reveal cost-cutting and regulatory violations, including non-compliant localizer structures and falsified safety reports, raising concerns over airport safety standards.
On Sunday night, an Air Canada regional jet landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport collided with a Port Authority fire truck responding to a separate incident. The crash killed both pilots and injured 41 others, including two fire truck occupants. LaGuardia remains closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday as investigations continue amid ongoing airport disruptions.
A fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night involved an Air Canada jet colliding with a fire truck on the runway. Two pilots died, and dozens were injured. The incident followed staffing and communication issues in the control tower during a night shift with reduced controllers. The NTSB is investigating.
A Bombardier CRJ-900 arriving from Montreal collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilots and injuring over 40. The crash occurred during landing after the fire truck responded to another incident. Investigations are ongoing, and the airport remains closed.
A crash at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck, resulted in two pilot deaths. Investigations focus on staffing, control tower procedures, and ground vehicle movements amid ongoing safety reviews.
Recent small plane crashes across the US have resulted in fatalities and injuries. A North Dakota lawmaker has died in Minnesota, while other incidents in Los Angeles and Florida have raised safety concerns. Investigations are ongoing today, April 28, 2026.
The NTSB has recommended that all new school buses be equipped with alcohol-detection systems that can disable the bus if the driver is impaired, marking a first-time push for this technology in the sector. The agency cites concerns about drunken driving and notes costs and implementation would require federal or state action.
The NTSB findings on a 2023 Southwest incident highlight cockpit smoke as a safety concern; meanwhile Joby Aviation’s six-rotor eVTOL has demonstrated quiet, electric takeoffs and a possible path to urban air mobility in New York and beyond. FAA certification, charging infrastructure, and pricing are key questions as pilots and cities watch progress.
The Dali container ship’s power loss has led to a deadly bridge collapse and port closures. Prosecutors have indicted the ship’s owners, operator, and a technical superintendent, while Maryland officials estimate a multibillion-dollar rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and ongoing settlements related to the incident.
A medical transport plane crashed early Thursday en route from Roswell to Sierra Blanca, killing four aboard. The crash, now under FAA/NTSB investigation, coincides with a rapidly expanding wildfire that has burned dozens of acres in steep terrain as firefighters battle to control it.