Montreal airport worker dies after being struck by aircraft backing up on runway
A traffic controller was struck by a French bee flight at Montreal-Trudeau airport Monday evening and later pronounced dead.
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A traffic controller has died after being struck by an aircraft that was backing up on a runway at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on Monday evening.
Emergency services were called to the airport around 7:30 p.m. The victim was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead. The aircraft was operated by French bee and was minutes away from its scheduled departure for Paris.
In a statement, Montreal-Trudeau airport said: "The loss of a member of our airport community affects us all deeply. During this difficult time, our thoughts are with the employee's family, loved ones and colleagues, to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences."
Montreal police said the investigation has been transferred to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is also investigating, as is CNESST, the province's workplace safety board. Investigators remained at the airport Monday evening working to establish what happened and the circumstances leading to the incident.
The facts
What happened at Montreal-Trudeau airport on Monday, August 25, 2026?
A traffic controller was struck by a French bee aircraft that was backing up on a runway at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and later pronounced dead.
When were emergency services called to the airport?
Emergency services were called to Montreal-Trudeau airport around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Which organizations are investigating the incident?
Employment and Social Development Canada, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, and CNESST (Quebec's workplace safety board) are all investigating the incident at Montreal-Trudeau airport.
