Montreal airport worker dies after being struck by plane

A ground crew worker at Montreal Trudeau International Airport has tragically died after being struck by an aircraft during a pushback operation on Monday evening. The incident occurred approximately 7:30 p.m., just minutes before the plane was scheduled to depart for Paris. The victim, identified as Oscar Robayo, suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced in a life-threatening condition.

Montreal police, along with federal authorities, are investigating the incident to determine its cause. The airport authority expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their employee and extended condolences to his family and colleagues. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers confirmed that Robayo was a ramp agent with Samsic and a member of IAM Union Local 2309, District 140.

French bee, the airline operating the plane, stated that they are cooperating fully with authorities to establish the facts surrounding the accident. Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon offered condolences to Robayo’s family and colleagues, emphasizing that Transport Canada would appoint a ministerial observer to keep him informed during the investigation.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and CNESST, the province’s workplace safety board, are also conducting separate investigations into the incident.