Plane is Air Canada Flight 8646/Jazz 646 from Montreal. ~~100 people aboard~~ appears front of the plane sheared off.
Update: Reports that 60 passengers and all were evacuated from the plane, unclear of injuries amongst passengers. No word on the status of the crew. Reports that 4 firefighters injured with possibly 2 fatalities amongst that group.
rslashhockeymod on
It was a tower mistake. Cleared the truck to drive 7 seconds prior
Heartbreaking for those families who have lost loved ones. 🙁
Inthemiddle_ on
Plane must’ve just landed and was slowing down? because that damage looks pretty intense for it if we’re just taxiing.
Sleepy-Giraffe947 on
> …unconfirmed reports suggesting at least two fatalities and dozens of critical injuries. Early images of the accident reveal significant damage to the regional jet’s nose and front fuselage.
Absolutely horrifying. My thoughts are with all those involved.
Special_Coat2181 on
From the images the pilots are dead for sure
toilet_for_shrek on
Sounds like someone in the tower messed up. Cleared the truck to cross the runway
risen2011 on
If the US can’t ensure the safety of their airports I don’t want our flights going there.
TheGroinOfTheFace on
American airports are not safe.
Wind_Best_1440 on
Jesus, was the plane landing right when clearance was given? Then smacked into the side of the fire truck?
That guy in the tower probably just developed PTSD, he gave clearance and two people are dead because he said it.
kenny-klogg on
Air traffic controller Major mistake not safe to fly in the us until they sort themselves out
Mango2149 on
Are ATC not being paid again?
AngryOcelot on
Absolutely heartbreaking for the families of those involved.
Air traffic control needs an overhaul. The systems are decades old and not designed for the burden placed on them. You’re relying on a single overworked controller to keep track of too many things in their head.
c0mputar on
I look both ways when I’m crossing a street even when a red light or stop sign gives me right of way.
Tower may have made a mistake but did someone here try crossing a runway without looking? Or was it bad weather, I guess? I can’t imagine SOP doesn’t require visual confirmation when possible.
islandposh on
Condolences to the families and friends those who passed. Heartbreaking
Aussiekarlos on
Oh thats horrible. Fuck
shangrila350 on
Terrible 😥
Dhumavati80 on
Holy Jesus this is awful. My heart goes out to everyone in the plane, especially the pilots, and the firetruck crew. That poor ATC person is going to be suffering for a long time 😔
maldinisnesta on
Dude why tf does cbc or ctv have NOTHING on this?
Far_Cut_ on
This is so upsetting omg
marslo on
Have a friend in Toronto who flies for jazz, hope he’s okay. Can’t call him in the middle of the night.
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RIP flight crew.
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Plane is Air Canada Flight 8646/Jazz 646 from Montreal. ~~100 people aboard~~ appears front of the plane sheared off.
Update: Reports that 60 passengers and all were evacuated from the plane, unclear of injuries amongst passengers. No word on the status of the crew. Reports that 4 firefighters injured with possibly 2 fatalities amongst that group.
It was a tower mistake. Cleared the truck to drive 7 seconds prior
r/aviation has a [post with images of the plane.](https://www.reddit.com/r/aviation/comments/1s16x61/air_canada_crj_collided_with_a_fire_truck_at/)
Heartbreaking for those families who have lost loved ones. 🙁
Plane must’ve just landed and was slowing down? because that damage looks pretty intense for it if we’re just taxiing.
> …unconfirmed reports suggesting at least two fatalities and dozens of critical injuries. Early images of the accident reveal significant damage to the regional jet’s nose and front fuselage.
Absolutely horrifying. My thoughts are with all those involved.
From the images the pilots are dead for sure
Sounds like someone in the tower messed up. Cleared the truck to cross the runway
If the US can’t ensure the safety of their airports I don’t want our flights going there.
American airports are not safe.
Jesus, was the plane landing right when clearance was given? Then smacked into the side of the fire truck?
That guy in the tower probably just developed PTSD, he gave clearance and two people are dead because he said it.
Air traffic controller Major mistake not safe to fly in the us until they sort themselves out
Are ATC not being paid again?
Absolutely heartbreaking for the families of those involved.
Air traffic control needs an overhaul. The systems are decades old and not designed for the burden placed on them. You’re relying on a single overworked controller to keep track of too many things in their head.
I look both ways when I’m crossing a street even when a red light or stop sign gives me right of way.
Tower may have made a mistake but did someone here try crossing a runway without looking? Or was it bad weather, I guess? I can’t imagine SOP doesn’t require visual confirmation when possible.
Condolences to the families and friends those who passed. Heartbreaking
Oh thats horrible. Fuck
Terrible 😥
Holy Jesus this is awful. My heart goes out to everyone in the plane, especially the pilots, and the firetruck crew. That poor ATC person is going to be suffering for a long time 😔
Dude why tf does cbc or ctv have NOTHING on this?
This is so upsetting omg
Have a friend in Toronto who flies for jazz, hope he’s okay. Can’t call him in the middle of the night.
that’s fucking sad. my gosh