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Controllers Under Fire After LaGuardia Crash | Annapolis News
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Two air traffic controllers face termination after a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport where an Air Canada Express plane slammed into a firetruck, killing two pilots and injuring dozens. Initial reports suggest the controllers left their posts prematurely — one juggling dual duties, the other handling another emergency — raising alarms about safety and accountability. The NTSB is investigating, with findings expected in 12 to 24 months. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy vows zero tolerance for such negligence, especially when it risks public safety and wastes taxpayer resources. The union is negotiating with the FAA, calling for transparency. This incident underscores how critical air traffic controller vigilance is — and how devastating lapses can be.
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