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Controllers Quit Early Before Crash | Oakland News
Two air traffic controllers clocked out an hour early the night of a deadly LaGuardia runway crash that killed both pilots and injured dozens — now the FAA wants them fired for what’s called “timecard fraud.” Despite staffing shortages, early shifts are unacceptable when they compromise safety. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made it clear: accountability is non-negotiable. The crash also exposed serious operational failures — one controller was juggling ground and air traffic alone, violating a 1997 rule — while another dealt with a separate emergency. The National Air Traffic…
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