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LaGuardia Runway Collision: Investigation Details and ATC Staffing Concerns
Following a deadly collision involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, investigations are revealing a cascade of minor events that led to the disaster, while experts continue to question the adequacy of air traffic control staffing during the midnight shift.
28 Mar, 08:00 — 29 Mar, 09:01
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NYTMostly Factual9d ago
How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
By Karoun Demirjian
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Were 2 enough? Experts question number of air traffic controllers during LaGuardia midnight shift
Following the deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck on the runway at New York City's LaGuardia airport last week, concerns have been raised about whether there was adequate air traffic control staffing that night.
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First report: cbc · 28 Mar, 08:00|Full coverage: 2 · 1d 1h|Window: 1d 1h
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