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An investigation revealed two air traffic controllers departed their posts early the night an Air Canada jet hit a fire truck at LaGuardia, raising safety concerns.
An investigation into the Air Canada jet hitting a fire truck at LaGuardia revealed that two air traffic controllers departed their posts early that night, leaving the tower understaffed during the incident.
Understanding the full sequence matters: whether they left before the collision occurred, what coverage remained, and whether fatigue or staffing shortage contributed to the accident. The finding that controllers left early raises immediate questions about supervision and whether workload was properly managed.
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