Key facts
- A 39-year-old ramp agent, Oscar Robayo, died after being struck by a French Bee Airbus A350 at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport.
- The incident occurred during the aircraft's pushback operation on Monday evening.
- Passengers on board the flight reported feeling a thud and shock wave.
- The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and Quebec's workplace safety board are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
- Robayo was employed by Samsic, a ground handling contractor at the airport.
A tragic workplace accident at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport resulted in the death of a 39-year-old ramp agent, Oscar Robayo. The incident occurred Monday evening when Robayo was struck by a French Bee Airbus A350 during its pushback operation. Passengers on the flight reported feeling a significant thud and shock wave, with one witness describing the moment the worker appeared to stumble before the aircraft moved. Robayo was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and Quebec's workplace safety board have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Robayo was employed by Samsic, a ground handling contractor at the airport. Airport authorities have activated support measures for staff and passengers who may have been affected by the incident.