Abandoning the Tower: Air Traffic Controllers' Early Exit Raises Red Flags The National Air Traffic Controllers Association has confirmed allegations that two air traffic controllers left work early before a fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport on March 22.
The incident killed two pilots and injured over 40 people after an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck on the runway.
The union's admission, combined with the FAA's commitment to holding employees accountable, highlights systemic weaknesses in our nation's airspace management.