The March 22 collision killed both pilots and raised fresh questions about air traffic control operations and staffing at the busy New York airport, Reuters reported.
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said it is discussing the allegations with FAA leadership but declined to provide further comment.
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The FAA said it is committed to holding employees accountable while maintaining the safety and efficiency of the US National Airspace System.
The Wall Street Journal reported the FAA’s decision earlier.
The move to dismiss the two controllers could add to scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the deadly LaGuardia crash and the procedures in place at the airport before the collision.
