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‘I Messed Up’: LaGuardia Controller’s Devastated ATC Confession After Fatal Runway Collision Kills Two Pilots—Then a Crew’s Gentle ‘God Bless You, Man’ and ‘You Did the Best You Could’ Offer Heartbreaking Comfort in the Chaos In the wake of the tragic runway collision at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on March 22, 2026—where an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 (operated by Jazz Aviation, flight from Montreal) struck a Port Authority fire truck crossing Runway 4, killing both pilots and injuring dozens—the aftermath has been heartbreaking. The incident stemmed from a separate emergency: United 2384’s rejected takeoffs and cabin odor issue, which prompted the fire truck response. Amid the chaos and loss, a small but profoundly human moment stands out in the ATC audio. As the airport closed and operations halted, a LaGuardia controller (likely overwhelmed and reflecting on the error) spoke candidly with Frontier 4195’s crew: FFT4195 21:55 “Frontier 4195, uh I got the word that that we’re gonna be closed for a little while, uh if you want to prepare to return to the ramp let me know.” FFT4195 (crew response) “Yeah we got stuff in progress, uh for that man that was, that wasn’t good to watch.” Controller “Yeah I know I was here, I tried to reach out to ’em I stopped and we were dealing with an emergency earlier and I messed up.” FFT4195 (crew) “No man, you did the best you could.” Later, with Endeavor 5393 (EDV5393): EDV5393 21:56 “It’s gonna be closed all night, never mind, so plan on returning, you can sort that out with your ramp.” EDV5393 (crew) “Yes sir, thank you.” “God bless you man.” In aviation, controllers and crews operate under immense pressure—split-second decisions, multiple aircraft, emergencies pulling focus. Mistakes can have devastating consequences, as seen here. Yet, hearing a crew respond with empathy and reassurance (“you did the best you could,” “God bless you”) is a touching reminder of the humanity behind the headsets. These professionals share the skies and the stress; in tragedy’s aftermath, compassion cuts through. Thoughts with the families of the pilots lost, the injured passengers and firefighters, and everyone affected. Aviation is safe because of dedicated people like these—may they find support and peace. #LaGuardia #Aviation #LGAIncident #JZA646 #AirCanada #Aviation Audio: ATC
SLCScanner656,307 views • 5 months ago

🚨 #BREAKING 🚨 #DenverAirport Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 hits person on runway — Engine fire reported. ATC Audio: • “Tower, Frontier 4345, we’re stopping on the runway.” • “Uh, there we just hit somebody… we have an engine fire.” Crew reports 231 souls on board + fuel remaining. Emergency trucks rolling. Developing situation. No official word yet on injuries or airport. This is serious. ✈️🔥 #Aviation #FrontierAirlines #Breaking
SLCScanner322,706 views • 3 months ago

Utah Highway Patrol was notified around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning of a black Tesla #CyberTruck stopped in the left-turn lane at the top of the I-15 northbound off-ramp at 10600 South in Sandy. The complainant reported the vehicle was running with someone inside and had remained stationary through multiple traffic light cycles. A UHP trooper arrived on scene at approximately 2:44 a.m. and found the #CyberTruck still sitting in the turn lane. UDOT traffic camera footage showed it took several minutes for the driver to exit the vehicle. The driver was put through field sobriety tests, and by 3:04 a.m., the driver was in handcuffs. According to radio traffic, the driver was allegedly detained for suspicion of DUI. Gaining entry to a locked #CyberTruck can be difficult, so it was fortunate troopers were able to get the driver’s attention to open the door.
SLCScanner61,892 views • 25 days ago

⚠️ SENSITIVE CONTENT ⚠️ #BREAKING – Twin Falls, Idaho Active shooter incident reported this afternoon near the In-N-Out on Blue Lakes Blvd North. Twin Falls PD, ISP, and multiple surrounding agencies responded. Perrine Bridge and surrounding roads were shut down while the area was locked down. Confirmed so far: • 3 people dead • At least 2 injured (taken to St. Luke’s) • Shelter-in-place lifted, roads reopening City spokesperson says the shooting began in/around the In-N-Out. Suspect status still unclear (not confirmed if among the dead or still at large). This remains an active investigation. More as it develops. #TwinFalls #Idaho #ActiveShooter
SLCScanner67,923 views • 1 month ago

#Breaking: NetJets Private Jet Crashes on Loop 20 in #Laredo,#Texas The B52 that crashed yesterday is Reg: 60-0061. The serial number of this Citation also ends in 0061. A Cessna Citation Latitude (N523QS) operating for NetJets crashed late Tuesday night near Saunders/Loop 20, close to Laredo International Airport. The jet, diverted from a flight originating in Los Cabos, Mexico (en route to Austin), impacted a vehicle, flipped, and burst into flames. Unconfirmed Reports of 6 people on board — 1 fatality, 5 survivors rescued and hospitalized. Bystanders & first responders heroically smashed the cockpit window to pull people out as fire spread. 5 officers treated for smoke inhalation; vehicle driver stable. No other ground injuries reported. Airport ops impacted. FAA & NTSB investigating.
SLCScanner140,301 views • 2 months ago

#BrightonSkiResort A skier on his very last run of his trip, goes down a snow packed road called Old Prospect Ave that connects to S Big Cottonwood Canyon Road. He is confronted and pushed by an older male with a #Shotgun that is camped out on a chair waiting for skiers to come down the road. He tells him he is on private property and if he comes down again he will have holes in him. I totally understand protecting your property but come on. His and a bunch of other houses are on that road right next to 2 major #SkiResorts. Looking on Google Earth there are no signs at the entrance saying it’s private property. This is something that Unified Police Dept needs to look into. It’s only a matter of time before he shoots and kills someone.
SLCScanner813,640 views • 2 years ago

Jetran, owner of Boeing 777-200LR N705DN, just issued a statement on that risky test flight maneuver in Texas. They’re not happy with the crew’s actions, stressing the aircraft isn’t Qatar Airways’ yet — no Qatar pilots were onboard. The plane is still theirs during passenger-to-cargo conversion by Mammoth Freighters. Jetran expects a full investigation and accountability for those responsible. That right wingtip was extremely close to the ground on that pass. When I first watched it I thought I was going to be watching a crash. Extremely reckless. The aircraft according to data if correct was at 760ft, the airport is at 722ft. That’s only 38ft up and then making that turn I bet that wing was only a few ft from the ground. 📹 Eric Breno ✈️🇧🇷 #Boeing #Aviation #N705DN
SLCScanner76,924 views • 2 months ago

#Advisory Graphic Content Additional Information on the fire department responding to the scene.
SLCScanner116,266 views • 3 months ago

#BREAKING A Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR (C-GNJZ / CRJ9) collided with Fire Truck #1 on/near Runway 4 at LaGuardia (LGA), Queens NY. Multiple injuries reported. #FDNY 2nd alarm response active. Runway closed, ops disrupted. #LGA #AviationIncident ATC #LaGuardia #AviationIncident
SLCScanner144,806 views • 5 months ago

#BreakingNews #PlaneCrash Delta Airlines #DL4819 #Reg N932XJ from Minneapolis crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport this afternoon. There are no confirmed details yet on casualties. A Delta Air Lines CRJ900, is upside down following the crash landing. Stby for additional information #Aviation
SLCScanner396,883 views • 1 year ago

#BREAKING A Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR (C-GNJZ / CRJ9) collided with Fire Truck #1 on/near Runway 4 at LaGuardia (LGA), Queens NY while it was landing. Fatalities are being reported.The airport is #Closed. Listening to #ATC it sounded like the Tower gave permission for Truck 1 and company to cross at G. #AviationIncident ATC #LaGuardia
SLCScanner120,511 views • 5 months ago

🇺🇸 SLC ATC: “Salty 76 Heavy” KC-135R Stratotanker Declares Min Fuel Emergency After Utah Freedom 250 Flyover 🇺🇸 ✈️ ⛽️ This morning, a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker (Salty 76 Heavy) teamed up with four F-35s from the 151st Wing for Utah’s Freedom 250 flyovers. After completing the route (including passes over multiple cities in Utah, the tanker headed into Salt Lake City International for landing. Things got tense on approach to 16R: • Tower sent them around multiple times due to alerts (lined up with taxiway on one, possible wrong surface advisory on another). • Crew declared minimum fuel emergency. • They executed a right 360 for a short final and landed safely. No fire/crash rescue needed. Crew switched to ground and taxied back to their hangar. It’s a flying gas station and you still had to declare a minimum fuel emergency. 🇺🇸 🛩️ ✈️ #RunningOnFumes #SLC #Aviation #KC135 #F35 #Utah #Freedom250 #ATC
SLCScanner47,050 views • 2 months ago

The last couple minutes of this flight was hell. K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737 Disappears Over Arabian Sea Near Karachi; Five Crew Missing Karachi, Pakistan — July 7, 2026 A K2 Airways cargo flight vanished from radar over the Arabian Sea on Tuesday night while approaching Pakistani airspace, prompting a major search-and-rescue operation for the five crew members on board. Flight KTA1732, a Boeing 737-400 freighter registered AP-BOI, departed Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in the United Arab Emirates shortly after 15:00 UTC (around 20:00 PKT) bound for Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport (KHI). The aircraft disappeared approximately 155 nautical miles (about 287–300 km) west of Karachi, near the coastal town of Ormara in Balochistan. Timeline of Events: According to the Pakistan Airports Authority and preliminary ADS-B data from Flightradar24: • At approximately 21:18 PKT, the crew reported a navigation system issue to the Karachi Area Control Centre and requested assistance with course guidance. Air traffic controllers provided immediate support. • At 21:21 PKT, radar showed the aircraft entering a rapid descent accompanied by a sharp change in heading. • Radar and radio contact were lost shortly afterward. ADS-B tracking data revealed abnormal flight behavior in the final minutes: the aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude, followed by a brief climb, and then a catastrophic descent. The final data point, recorded at 16:21 UTC, placed the aircraft at 1,100 feet above mean sea level with a vertical rate of -22,400 feet per minute — an extremely high rate of descent consistent with an uncontrolled situation. Ground speed had dropped to around 114 knots. Authorities have not yet released an official cause. Early reports noted some GNSS interference near Sharjah shortly after departure (which also affected other aircraft in the area), but tracking data resumed normally once the flight was over the Arabian Sea. Aircraft and Airline Background The Boeing 737-4M0(BDSF) freighter (MSN 29210) was a 27-year-old aircraft originally delivered to Aeroflot as a passenger jet in 1999. It later flew for Garuda Indonesia before being converted to a freighter in 2012. It subsequently operated with TNT Airways / ASL Airlines Belgium and briefly with FedEx Express before being delivered to K2 Airways in October 2024. K2 Airways, a Pakistani cargo startup, operated this aircraft as its sole freighter. The loss leaves the airline without an operational aircraft. The flight was carrying five crew members — all Pakistani nationals — and was operating as a cargo service (reportedly a ferry flight following maintenance in Sharjah with no freight on board).
SLCScanner29,312 views • 1 month ago

#BreakingNews: A tragic accident occurred today in #Galveston, #Texas, where a Mexican Navy Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay during its approach to Scholes International Airport. The plane was on a medical support mission, transporting a 1-year-old burn patient and seven others in collaboration with the Michou and Mau Foundation. At least three people have been confirmed dead, with rescue operations ongoing amid dense fog in the area. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. #GalvestonCrash #MexicanNavy
SLCScanner86,939 views • 8 months ago

Today in #SaltLakeCity, participants in the ‘No Kings’ protest gathered at Washington Square Park before marching up State Street to the Utah State Capitol. The event, one of 18 ‘No Kings’ rallies held across #Utah, drew several thousand people. The demonstration was part of a coordinated nationwide day of action. Avoid the area due to some streets being impacted.
SLCScanner57,770 views • 5 months ago

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Former NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle and Six Others Statesville, North Carolina — A Cessna 550 Citation II business jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday, December 18, 2025, killing all seven people on board, including retired NASCAR champion Greg Biffle and members of his family. The aircraft, registered N257BW and owned by GB Aviation Leasing LLC (linked to Biffle), departed the airport around 10:06 a.m. en route to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in Florida. It quickly returned for an emergency landing due to an unspecified issue. The airplane collided with terrain short of the runway, crossed a road and the airport perimeter fence before finally coming to rest on the runway. A post crash fire ensued. The crash occurred around 10:15 a.m. local time. The victims were identified as Greg Biffle, 55; his wife, Cristina Biffle; their young son, Ryder; Biffle’s 14-year-old daughter, Emma (from a previous marriage); and three others: Dennis Dutton, Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth. Biffle, a NASCAR legend named one of the sport’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023, won 19 Cup Series races, the 2000 Truck Series championship, and the 2002 Xfinity Series title. In recent years, he was celebrated for his humanitarian efforts, including piloting relief flights after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. Preliminary reports indicate fluctuating airspeed and poor weather conditions, including drizzle and reduced visibility, though the exact cause remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airport, a regional facility serving corporate and NASCAR-related traffic about 45 miles north of Charlotte, remains closed. The 1981-manufactured Cessna Citation II was destroyed in the post-impact fire. #GregBiffle #AviationNews #NASCAR #AviationSafety
SLCScanner84,892 views • 8 months ago

Delta Flight DL104 (GRU → ATL) on Airbus A330-300 (reg. N813NW) suffered a catastrophic left-engine failure shortly after takeoff today. Debris from the exploding engine sparked a grass fire beside the runway. Crew safely returned & landed after ~10 min. All 288 passengers & crew unharmed. ✈️ #Aviation #Delta #GRU
SLCScanner56,391 views • 5 months ago

#Breaking #Idaho Mid-Air Collision Reported at Gunfighter Skies Airshow Two E/A-18G Growlers from the VAQ-129 Growler Demo Team collided during the Gunfighter Skies Airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base in #Idaho today. Video shows 4 crew members ejected. This is developing. #Aviation #Idaho #GrowlerDemoTeam
SLCScanner39,170 views • 3 months ago