‘Tragic accident’ unfolds as travelers, employees witness deadly passenger jet incident
An airport ground worker was killed after being struck by a French Bee Airbus A350 at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport in Quebec on Monday. The accident occurred during ground operations before a flight to Paris-Orly, prompting investigations into how it happened and renewed attention to safety risks for airport staff working near aircraft.
The worker, employed by ground-handling company Samsic, was not publicly identified. French Bee said the aircraft was being pushed back when the incident occurred, while the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and Quebec coroner are investigating; airport operator ADM said it was supporting affected employees and passengers. The death follows other recent fatal incidents at North American airports, including deaths in Orlando and Denver.
- Airport worker killed during aircraft pushback in Montreal
- French Bee and authorities are investigating the circumstances
- Incident highlights continuing ground-safety concerns