Antoine Forest, a 26-year-old Jazz Aviation pilot, was killed in the recent Air Canada Express crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Forest and another pilot were the only fatalities in the accident, which injured over 40 people.
Forest was flying for Jazz Aviation LP, operating under the Air Canada Express banner, and was based out of Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec.
He was married to Kahina Gagnon and had a family, including a brother, Cédric Forest, and a mother, Manon Turpin.
Forest joined Jazz Aviation in December 2022, after working as a lifeguard.
The crash occurred when a firetruck crossed the runway after receiving clearance to respond to another aircraft, while the Air Canada flight was also cleared to land.
Preliminary details suggest both the aircraft and the emergency vehicle were given clearance by the same air traffic controller, raising questions for the ongoing investigation.
The airline and union have expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of those affected by the accident.
Emergency teams rushed to the scene, and the airport was temporarily shut down to allow rescue operations and investigation efforts.
