Can U.S. Government Face Liability in LaGuardia Airport Collision?

Source: reuters.com

An Air Canada jet from Montreal slammed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026, killing the two pilots and sending 41 people to hospitals. The article explores whether the U.S. government, through the FAA's air traffic control, can be held liable in lawsuits from victims and families. It matters because runway collisions are rare but spotlight flaws in airport safety systems and who pays when they fail.