Montreal Plane Off Taxiway
Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX Exits Taxiway at Montreal Airport, Closes Runway
Key Points
The aircraft involved was Air Canada Flight AC774 from Los Angeles (LAX).
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. local time at Montreal-Trudeau (YUL).
Passenger counts varied across reports: some outlets said 156 passengers (plus six crew), while others cited 155 passengers (plus six crew).
Photos circulated on social media showing the Boeing 737 MAX on the grass after exiting the taxiway.
An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX slid off a taxiway and onto the grass after landing at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on Thursday afternoon, according to Winnipeg Free Press. No injuries were reported among the roughly 156 passengers and six crew members on board Flight AC774, which had arrived from Los Angeles.
The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. local time, Seek Your Sounds reported. Photos spread quickly on social media showing the aircraft sitting on the grass beside the taxiway.
North Runway Closed as Emergency Teams Respond
Airport officials activated the emergency coordination centre immediately after the incident. The north runway at Montreal-Trudeau was shut down to allow crews to safely reach the plane and begin evacuating passengers, according to Winnipeg Free Press.
All 156 passengers and six crew members were brought off the aircraft. Buses then carried them from the grass to the terminal. The evacuation was completed without any reported injuries, Seek Your Sounds noted.
Boeing 737 MAX Headed to Hangar for Full Inspection
Air Canada said it planned to tow the Boeing 737 MAX to a hangar once the aircraft was safely recovered from the grass. A full inspection of the plane would follow, according to SSB Crack. The airline said a detailed investigation would be launched to find the cause.
Officials did not give an immediate explanation for why the plane left the taxiway. Investigators will examine the aircraft, the taxiway surface, and crew actions as part of the review.
Delays Ripple Through Montreal-Trudeau Airport
The runway closure triggered delays across the airport. Passengers with upcoming flights were advised to check their flight status before heading to Trudeau, Seek Your Sounds reported. The emergency centre remained active while crews worked to clear the aircraft.
The north runway reopened after the evacuation was complete, but the disruption affected multiple flights during the busy Thursday afternoon period. Airport officials did not say how many flights were delayed or diverted.
What We Know About Flight AC774 from Los Angeles
Flight AC774 departed Los Angeles International Airport earlier Thursday. It was operated by a Boeing 737 MAX, one of Air Canada's newer narrow-body jets. The plane exited the taxiway after it had already landed, according to Winnipeg Free Press — meaning the runway excursion happened during the ground roll, not during the landing itself.
Passenger counts varied slightly across reports. SSB Crack cited 156 passengers and six crew, while some outlets reported 155 passengers. Either way, all those on board made it off the aircraft safely.
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