Montreal-Trudeau Airport worker seriously injured after aircraft strike
Montreal-Trudeau Airport worker seriously injured after aircraft strike
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The aircraft involved in the incident belonged to the French Bee airline and was scheduled to depart Montreal (YUL) for Paris at about 6 p.m. ET; the accident occurred on the tarmac shortly before the planned takeoff.
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Montreal police said the case is likely to be transferred to CNESST for a workplace-accident investigation, with officers and crime-scene investigators staying at the scene to determine circumstances.
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The injured worker was described as an ‘employee of the airport community’ and, in at least one report, a name was not released to the public at this time.
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Radio-Canada reported that the specific flight involved had originally been scheduled to leave on Sunday but was postponed to Monday, providing context on the disrupted schedule surrounding the incident.
A Montreal-Trudeau International Airport worker died Monday evening after being struck by a French Bee aircraft on the tarmac, CityNews reported. Emergency responders arrived around 7:30 p.m. as the plane was backing up before its scheduled departure to Paris. The incident marks a tragic accident at one of Canada's busiest airports, prompting investigations from multiple agencies including workplace safety authorities.
Airport operations continued after the incident, though passengers were urged to check flight status directly with airlines. Mirror noted that witnesses reported screaming as the tragedy unfolded on the tarmac. Authorities have not yet released the worker's name publicly as investigations begin into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
A Signaller Struck During Aircraft Pushback
The worker, identified as an airport signaller, was struck by the French Bee aircraft as it backed up on the tarmac shortly before the 6 p.m. ET departure. CityNews reported that passengers witnessed the incident unfold. The exact circumstances of how the aircraft struck the worker remain under investigation as authorities gather details from the scene.
Pushback operations — when a tug or aircraft engine moves a plane away from the gate — are routine at major airports. However, visibility and communication breakdowns during these procedures can create dangerous situations. Mirror reported that emergency responders rushed to aid the worker, who was transported to the hospital immediately.
Flight Delays and Schedule Disruptions Prior to Incident
The French Bee flight had originally been scheduled to depart Sunday but was postponed to Monday, Radio-Canada noted in coverage of the incident. This delayed schedule may have contributed to the rushed operations on Monday evening. The aircraft was preparing for departure when the tragic accident occurred on the tarmac.
Multiple Agencies Launch Investigation Into Workplace Accident
Montreal police indicated the case would likely be transferred to CNESST, the Quebec workplace safety agency, for a formal investigation. CityNews reported that officers and crime-scene investigators remained at the scene to document what happened. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada also noted awareness of the incident as part of standard aviation oversight.
Workplace investigations into tarmac accidents focus on communication protocols, equipment function, and worker safety procedures. Authorities have not yet released preliminary findings as they gather evidence and interview witnesses. The investigation will determine whether safety procedures were followed and what factors led to the fatal collision.
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