Federal transportation safety investigators have released preliminary findings from their probe into a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport involving a commercial passenger aircraft and an emergency fire vehicle on the runway.
The National Transportation Safety Board’s initial investigation has identified potential safety concerns, including the absence of tracking equipment on the emergency vehicle and questions surrounding operational staffing protocols at the New York airport facility.
The collision between the passenger plane and fire truck has prompted investigators to examine whether proper safety measures were in place during the incident that resulted in fatalities.
NTSB officials continue their comprehensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the deadly runway accident, with the preliminary findings representing the early stages of what is expected to be a thorough examination of airport safety procedures.
