FAA moves to fire two controllers who left work before fatal LaGuardia collision, source says

The FAA is moving to fire two air traffic controllers at New York LaGuardia airport over allegations they left work early before the March 22 collision involving an Air Canada aircraft, according to a source cited by Reuters. The crash killed both pilots of the plane that collided with a fire truck, part of the incident narrative cited in the report. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said it is discussing the allegations with FAA leadership but declined further comment. The FAA said it is committed to holding employees accountable and will not compromise safety or efficiency in the National Airspace System.