"Pilots' Quick Actions Saved Lives, Says Air Canada Passenger at Emergency Exit"
Collision
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Flight 8646 hit a fire truck on the runway, killing both pilots and injuring about 40 people.
TATC Error
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A controller was heard saying "I messed up" after directing the truck onto the runway.
Passenger Heroism
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Nurse Rebecca Liquori opened the emergency exit and helped passengers evacuate quickly.
Pilots Praised
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Passengers credited the pilots' last-second braking with saving 72 lives on board.
Investigation Launched
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FAA and NTSB are investigating the rare fatal accident at LaGuardia Airport.
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