Hometown Mourns Quebec Pilot Antoine Forest After Tragic LaGuardia Crash
COTEAU-DU-LAC, QC – The tight-knit community of Coteau-du-Lac is grieving the sudden loss of Antoine Forest, a talented Air Canada Jazz pilot who tragically died when his aircraft collided with an emergency vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, March 24, 2026.
Forest, a native of the southwest Montreal town, was remembered by friends, family, and neighbors as a skilled pilot and a dedicated professional. His unexpected passing has sparked an outpouring of sympathy from both local residents and colleagues across the aviation community.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, while residents of Coteau-du-Lac honor Forest’s memory and contributions to aviation. Memorials and tributes are expected to be held in the coming days as the community comes together in mourning.
The tragic incident underscores the risks faced by aviation professionals and has left a lasting impact on Forest’s hometown, where his life and career are fondly remembered.