Two air traffic controllers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport are reported to have left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March. According to a source cited by CBS News, the controllers departed before their shift obligations were completed.
The report says the matter is under review by the Federal Aviation Administration, which is considering potential disciplinary action, including termination. The Washington Times similarly reports that the FAA may fire the two controllers, framing the early departure as a central issue in the aftermath of the crash.
While both outlets describe the same key allegation—that two controllers left early—the available accounts rely on differing sourcing and wording. CBS News attributes the claim to a source familiar with the situation, while the Washington Times describes the scenario more generally as “reportedly” leading to possible firing by the FAA.
The reports do not provide further details about the collision timeline, the controllers’ roles, or any formal findings by regulators beyond the possibility of FAA action.
