Video footage on social media showed the aircraft, which is operated by Air Canada’s regional partner Jazz aviation, coming to a rest with its nose upturned.
LaGuardia Airpot also confirmed the incident in a statement, stating the aircraft “struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident”.
“Emergency response protocols were immediately activated. The Port Authority Police Department is on scene along with the agency’s Chairman and Executive Director.”
A preliminary passenger list showed there were 76 people on board which included four crew members, Jazz aviation said in a statement.
In a statement on X, the New York City Police Department told people to “expect delays and avoid the area if possible”.
“Due to an emergency incident at LaGuardia Airport, all streets and highway exits into the airport are closed until further notice.”
