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LaGuardia Staffing May Have Breached Rules Before Deadly Crash. Staffing at LaGuardia Airport may have violated procedures on the night of a fatal collision, according to a document. An Air Canada jet struck a fire truck, killing both pilots and injuring dozens. Investigators are examining whether air traffic control roles were improperly combined before midnight. Standard rules state local and ground control positions should not be merged before midnight or peak traffic periods. Reports suggest a controller may have been handling both air and ground duties at the time of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board is probing staffing and operational responsibilities. The Federal Aviation Administration said it is supporting the investigation and will take action if needed. The incident has renewed concerns over staffing shortages and workload pressures in U.S. air traffic control.
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