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An investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration has concluded that two air traffic controllers ended their shifts approximately one hour ahead of schedule on the evening when an aircraft struck a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport during March. The finding raises questions about staffing levels and oversight protocols at one of the nation’s busiest airports at the time of the incident.
The discovery emerged as part of the FAA’s formal review into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities have not yet disclosed what impact, if any, the early departures had on the sequence of events that led to the crash involving airport emergency equipment.
LaGuardia Airport officials and the FAA have indicated ongoing cooperation in the investigation. The agency has indicated additional findings and safety recommendations may follow as its review continues into the matter.
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