The aircraft, a CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada’s regional partner, had arrived from Montreal and was landing on Runway 4 when the collision occurred. According to preliminary reports, the jet touched down at approximately 11:37 p.m. local time and struck the ground vehicle while traveling at around 24 miles per hour during runway operations.
Authorities confirmed that the pilot and co-pilot sustained fatal injuries in the crash. The plane was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members, though the passenger list is still subject to verification. Several passengers were injured, with emergency responders rushing them to nearby hospitals for treatment.
