Chorus Aviation Provides Update Regarding Accident Involving Subsidiary Jazz Aviation LP

Executive Summary

• Chorus Aviation disclosed that a Jazz Aviation LP CRJ900 operating as Air Canada Express (flight AC8646) collided with a fire truck on landing at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and first officer.
• The accident is being investigated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Jazz is cooperating fully while continuing scheduled operations.
• Chorus CEO Colin Copp expressed condolences and confirmed company support for affected families and employees.

Key Details

• Accident occurred on 22 Mar 2026 at approximately 23:47 local time during landing at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) from Montréal (YUL).
• Aircraft involved: CRJ900 operated by Jazz Aviation LP under the Air Canada Express brand, flight number AC8646.
• Fatalities: Pilot and first officer killed; no other crew or passenger injuries reported in this release.
• Cause: Collision with a fire truck on the runway; investigation ongoing by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
• Immediate response: Jazz is providing support to families, employees, and cooperating with authorities.
• Operational status: Jazz continues to operate its regularly scheduled flights “in the ordinary course.”
• Statement from Colin Copp (President & CEO, Chorus): Expressed mourning, affirmed company backing for Jazz team, and pledged ongoing updates as information becomes available.

Notable Quotes

"The entire Chorus family is mourning the loss of our Jazz colleagues," said Colin Copp, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chorus. "Chorus is standing firmly behind the Jazz team, ensuring they have every support necessary as they look after those affected by this tragedy."