FAA moves to fire two controllers who left work before fatal LaGuardia collision, source says

The Federal Aviation Administration has initiated proceedings to terminate two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia. These employees reportedly left their work stations early on the night of a fatal collision involving an Air Canada aircraft. According to sources familiar with the ongoing investigation, the FAA is taking these disciplinary steps following the deadly crash. The move comes as officials examine the staffing and operational failures that occurred during the night of the aviation accident.