Airport worker dies after being struck by plane during maneuver in Canada
oglobo26 August 2026 at 16:45
A ground support worker died after being struck by a plane at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Canada. The victim, identified as Oscar Robayo, 39 years old, worked for aviation services company Samsic since March 2025 as a runway marshal. The accident occurred on Monday night (24), around 7:30 PM, in the airport apron. According to reports, the worker allegedly tripped and fell while the aircraft was in motion. He received medical attention and was taken to the hospital, but did not survive his injuries.
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