Update 1: Air Canada Provides Additional Information on Air Canada Express Flight AC8646

Executive Summary

• Air Canada reports that a Mitsubishi CRJ900 operated by Jazz Aviation crashed on landing at New York LaGuardia on March 22, 2026; the Captain and First Officer were killed.
• Of the 76 occupants (72 passengers, 4 crew), 39 required immediate hospital care, 35 continued to their destinations, and six remain hospitalized.
• The airline is cooperating with Canadian and U.S. transportation safety boards while providing ongoing updates.

Key Details

• Flight Information: AC8646, operated by Jazz Aviation LP (Air Canada Express), originated in Montréal and was landing at LaGuardia Airport, New York, around 11:30 p.m. on March 22, 2026.
• Occupants: 72 passengers + 4 crew members = 76 total onboard.
• Fatalities: Both pilots (Captain and First Officer) died in the accident. No passenger fatalities reported at this time.
• Injuries:
• 39 occupants transported to local hospitals with varying injury severity.
• 35 passengers cleared to continue to their final destinations without immediate medical attention.
• 6 individuals remain hospitalized.
• Company Response: President & CEO Michael Rousseau expressed condolences and emphasized focus on passenger needs, crew families, and cooperation with first responders.
• Investigation: Air Canada and Jazz are cooperating with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). No further details are available pending investigation.
• Passenger Assistance: Family and friends can obtain passenger information by calling Air Canada at 1‑800‑961‑7099.

Notable Quotes

“On behalf of everyone at Air Canada, I want to express my deep sympathies to everybody affected, and my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the two Jazz pilots who tragically lost their lives… This is a difficult time for everyone, including all of us at Air Canada,” – Michael Rousseau, President & CEO, Air Canada.