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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Dispatcher Heard Saying 'I Messed Up' During LaGuardia Plane Crash — Who Is Really At Fault?

The disaster occurred during a partial government shutdown, prompting a federal probe into whether air traffic control staffing contributed to the collision. (Credit: FOX 5 New York/YouTube)

A landing at LaGuardia Airport turned into a nightmare on the night of March 22 when an Air Canada flight and a ground vehicle crossed paths on the runway.

Emergency crews scrambled to the scene as the collision halted all traffic at the major New York hub, leaving passengers shaken and investigators searching for answers. While the damage is being assessed, a newly surfaced audio clip from the control tower has shifted the focus toward a potential human error that could change the entire investigation.

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