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Controllers Accused in LaGuardia Crash Night | US News
Two air traffic controllers are facing potential firing for leaving LaGuardia Airport an hour early the night of a deadly crash that killed two pilots and injured six others — a collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck. The FAA accuses them and eight others of abusing leave policies, calling it “time card fraud,” while stressing safety and accountability. Only two controllers were on duty during a peak night, raising concerns about staffing. Though some controllers say early departures are sometimes tolerated as a perk, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made clear such behavior…
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