Oscar Robayo Accident Montreal, Canada Death, Obituary – Airport Worker Dies At Montreal YUL

MONTREAL, CANADA — The aviation community is mourning the death of Oscar Robayo, a 39-year-old airport worker who died after being struck by an aircraft at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on Monday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on August 24, 2026, as a French Bee Airbus A350-900 was pushing back from its gate for a scheduled flight to Paris Orly.

Robayo was working as a signaller during the aircraft’s departure operation when he fell onto the airport ramp and was struck by the moving aircraft. He was seriously injured and transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died.

The fatal incident has prompted investigations by the Montreal Police Service, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail, known as CNESST.

The aircraft involved was grounded following the incident as investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the accident. French Bee subsequently arranged for passengers to travel to Paris on a replacement aircraft.

Robayo’s death has sent shockwaves through the airport and aviation community. Ground workers play an essential role in the safe movement of aircraft, coordinating closely with flight crews and other airport personnel during arrivals and departures.

The investigation is expected to examine the events leading up to the accident, including the circumstances surrounding Robayo’s fall and the aircraft’s pushback operation.

For colleagues, friends and loved ones, the loss marks a devastating end to the life of a worker who was carrying out his duties at the airport.

As authorities continue their investigation, condolences are being extended to Robayo’s family, friends and coworkers. His death is being mourned by those who knew him and by members of the wider aviation community.

Rest in peace, Oscar Robayo.