[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                       LaGuardia Airport Accident

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, first, let me begin today by saying that 
my deepest prayers are with the families of the two pilots who were 
killed in a terrible collision at LaGuardia Airport this morning. The 
video and audio of the collision were heart-wrenching. It is like a 
punch to the stomach when you listen to it. It leaves you gasping for 
air.
  I spoke with Chairwoman Homendy of the National Transportation Safety 
Board, which has always done an outstanding job, impartial, in 
investigating these tragedies. I spoke to Chair Homendy earlier today, 
and she told me the situation is under investigation.
  She told me that over 25 investigators are on their way to LaGuardia 
right now to get to the bottom of what happened. We owe it to those 
pilots and their families to find out exactly how this accident was 
permitted to happen, and I will remain in constant communication with 
Chair Homendy and the NTSB as well as local authorities as the 
investigation unfolds.
  My heart goes out to all of those affected by this tragedy. My heart 
goes out to the two pilots who were killed and to all the passengers 
who were injured at LaGuardia.