Oscar Robayo Dies at 39 After Aircraft Accident at Montréal Airport

A routine evening on the tarmac at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport turned tragic when Oscar Robayo, a 39-year-old ramp agent, was struck by an aircraft and later died from his injuries.

The loss has been felt throughout Montréal’s airport community, particularly among the coworkers who shared shifts and responsibilities with Oscar. He worked for Samsic and was remembered as an experienced employee whose professionalism and approach to his job earned the respect of those around him.

What Happened at Montréal Airport?

The fatal incident occurred Monday evening while Oscar was working on the airport apron.

According to the information available, an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee was moving backward on the tarmac when Oscar was struck.

Emergency personnel responded, and the injured worker was rushed to hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts to save him, he later succumbed to his injuries.

His death transformed what began as a workplace emergency into a tragedy for his family and the airport employees who knew him.

Coworkers Remember a Respected Ramp Agent

For Oscar’s colleagues, his death is about far more than an aviation incident.

He was someone they worked beside and depended upon in an environment where teamwork and careful coordination are essential.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers remembered Oscar positively following his death. Union spokesperson Peter Tsoukalas spoke about the quality of his work and the respect he had earned, describing the loss as a tragic accident involving a valued member.

Those remarks offer a more personal glimpse of the 39-year-old behind the headlines.

Oscar had built a reputation for taking his responsibilities seriously and conducting himself professionally. His kindness was also among the qualities remembered following his passing.

Airport Community Reacts to Oscar Robayo’s Death

The tragedy has affected people across Montréal-Trudeau Airport.

Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) expressed sadness following Oscar’s death and indicated that support would be provided to people affected by what happened.

ADM President and CEO Yves Beauchamp also extended condolences to Oscar’s relatives, coworkers and members of the airport community.

For employees who regularly work around aircraft, losing one of their own can be particularly difficult. Many return to the same environment where the tragedy happened while also processing the death of a colleague they knew personally.

Investigation Begins Into Fatal Aircraft Accident

Several authorities are examining how the incident occurred.

The investigation involves the Quebec coroner’s office, Employment and Social Development Canada and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, according to the information provided.

Investigators will work to establish the sequence of events surrounding the accident and determine what factors contributed to Oscar being struck.

Until those inquiries are completed, conclusions about responsibility or the precise cause of the accident should not be made.

The findings could also be important for understanding whether additional measures are needed to reduce the risk of similar incidents involving ground personnel.

Remembering Oscar Beyond the Accident

Oscar Robayo was only 39 years old.

While his name has now become connected publicly with a fatal airport accident, those who worked alongside him remember a person rather than an incident report.

He was a colleague who showed up for work, carried out demanding responsibilities around aircraft and developed relationships with people who shared those working days with him.

For his family and friends, the loss is more personal still. They are mourning the life Oscar lived and the future moments they expected to share with him.

Details concerning his funeral or memorial arrangements were not included in the information available.

As investigators seek answers about what happened on the Montréal airport tarmac, Oscar’s loved ones and coworkers are left facing the much harder reality of his absence.

Heartfelt condolences are extended to Oscar Robayo’s family, friends, Samsic colleagues and the wider Montréal airport community. May he rest in peace and be remembered for the life he lived rather than solely for the tragedy that ended it.

Disclaimer

This article is based on information available at the time of publication. The circumstances surrounding the aircraft incident remain subject to investigation by the appropriate Canadian authorities. Findings concerning the precise sequence of events, contributing factors or responsibility should not be assumed before investigators complete their work. Funeral and memorial information should be confirmed through Oscar Robayo’s family or another authorized source.