FAA Targets Controllers After LaGuardia Runway Crash | Vancouver News

Two air traffic controllers are on the verge of being fired after allegedly leaving their shifts early, contributing to a runway collision at LaGuardia Airport where an Air Canada Express plane hit a fire truck. This incident is part of a broader FAA crackdown on employees misusing sick leave or leaving early — a practice known as “early shoves” that’s now being formally addressed. The FAA insists safety is non-negotiable and is also ramping up hiring to strengthen staffing. The NTSB continues its investigation, while the agency probes wider allegations of timecard fraud. This comes amid a string of aviation incidents and heightened pressure at one of the busiest airports in the country, already strained by weather disruptions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c61a2547ca11b28