Air traffic controllers allegedly left work early before fatal Air Canada crash at LaGuardia
The union representing American air traffic controllers has acknowledged allegations that two members left work early shortly before an Air Canada regional jet crashed at LaGuardia Airport in March, killing two pilots.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Global News · Aug 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM ET
- Coverage span: 1h 45m
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CBC NewsTier A
Air traffic controllers allegedly left work early before fatal Air Canada crash at LaGuardia(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work early before deadly collision, source says(opens original report in a new tab)Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News. — CBS News
National PostTier B
FAA aims to fire two LaGuardia air traffic controllers who left work before fatal Air Canada crash(opens original report in a new tab)So-called early shoves are a longstanding, informal practice where supervisors give controllers permission to leave early during slow periods, while still giving them full pay — National Post
Global NewsTier B
Flight controllers allegedly punched out early before Air Canada plane crash(opens original report in a new tab)The Federal Aviation Administration has not addressed the accusations directly but said it is "committed to holding employees accountable." — Global News
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