Man dies after being hit by plane during ground operations at Montreal Airport before Paris flight

A somber mood has fallen over Montreal Airport following a fatal accident during ground operations on Monday. A worker employed by the airport services company Samsic died in the incident, which occurred just before the departure of French Bee flight BF5761 bound for Paris-Orly. The airline confirmed the tragic event, expressing deep sorrow for the loss of the airport community member. The accident happened during the pushback of the aircraft, a critical phase of ground handling. At this time, the exact circumstances leading to the fatality remain unclear and are under investigation. The airport authority, ADM, also acknowledged the death of a member of the airport community, offering condolences without providing specific details about the accident. Samsic provides various services at Montreal Airport, including ramp operations, baggage handling, and passenger assistance. The company's involvement in the incident highlights the inherent risks associated with ground operations in a busy aviation environment. The investigation will likely focus on procedures, equipment, and human factors to determine the cause of this fatal accident.

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This 'accident' occurred within the framework of ground operations preceding the departure of flight BF5761 to Paris-Orly. French Bee is deeply saddened by this tragic accident which resulted in the death of a member of the airport teams, an employee of the company Samsic.