Montreal airport worker dies after being struck by plane

A ground crew worker at Montreal Trudeau International Airport died on Monday evening after being struck by a plane during pushback operations. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. as the French bee aircraft was preparing to depart for Paris. The worker, identified as Oscar Robayo, was a ramp agent with Samsic and a member of the IAM Union Local 2309, District 140.

Montreal police reported that the man was initially taken to the hospital with serious injuries and later found to be in a life-threatening condition. Montreal airport expressed deep sorrow for the loss of the employee and extended condolences to his family, colleagues, and fellow IAM members. French bee confirmed the incident, stating that the circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.

The Canadian Transportation Minister offered condolences to Robayo's family and colleagues, noting that Transport Canada would appoint a ministerial observer to oversee the ongoing investigation. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the province's workplace safety board, CNESST, are conducting separate investigations into the incident.