PETERBOROUGH-Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal has issued a statement regarding the tragic deaths of two pilots at LaGuardia Airport in New York on March 22, 2026.
“On behalf of the City of Peterborough, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the two pilots who tragically died in the incident at LaGuardia Airport.
“This loss is felt especially close to home, as one of the pilots trained at Seneca Polytechnic’s School of Aviation located at the Peterborough Regional Airport. Our community takes great pride in supporting the next generation of aviation professionals, and we share in the grief of all those connected to this promising individual.
“I have asked that the City’s flags be flown at half mast. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.”
Two pilots were killed when their aircraft and a firetruck collided as the truck was crossing the runway to assist in an emergency on another plane. A number of others were injured.
The TSB is investigating the cause.
