The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to terminate two air traffic controllers who reportedly left their posts prematurely on March 22nd, shortly before an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. Sources confirmed to Reuters, following reports from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, that the controllers were on duty at the time of the incident. Officials allege the controllers violated protocols. The collision has reignited criticism regarding staffing levels and work practices within US air traffic control, with reports indicating a busier-than-expected shift. Transport Minister Sean Duffy stated that rule-breaking will not be tolerated and that accountability measures are being implemented. The FAA is now scrutinizing “early shoves”—controllers leaving before their shift ends—a practice reportedly occurring for years, and the union is discussing the allegations with FAA leadership.