Air Canada Issues Update on LaGuardia Crash

Air Canada has provided a new update following the March 22 crash involving Air Canada Express flight AC8646 at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

The flight, operated by Jazz Aviation LP, departed Montréal and was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members when the Mitsubishi CRJ900 aircraft was involved in an accident while landing around 11:30 p.m.

According to the airline, 39 passengers and crew were transported to local hospitals with injuries of varying severity. Thirty-five people did not require immediate medical attention and were able to continue on to their final destinations. As of the latest update, six individuals remain hospitalized.

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Air Canada reiterated its support for those affected.

“On behalf of everyone at Air Canada, I want to express my deep sympathies to everybody affected,” said Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada. “We remain focused on the needs of our passengers and the Jazz crew members, along with their families and loved ones.”

The airline also acknowledged the response from first responders, airport personnel and medical teams.

"I extend my thanks and gratitude to the Air Canada team members and the first responders on site, as well as employees of other airlines for their assistance, and to the medical teams for their care for our passengers and the crew. This is a difficult time for everyone, including all of us at Air Canada,” said Rousseau.

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Air Canada and Jazz Aviation say they are cooperating with both the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board as the investigation into the cause of the crash continues.

No further details have been released. Air Canada says additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Family and friends seeking information about passengers on Flight AC8646 can contact Air Canada at 1-800-961-7099.

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