An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 veered off the taxiway and came to a stop on the grass after landing at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on Thursday, July 9. No injuries were reported among the 156 passengers and six crew on board.
What Happened
Flight AC774, arriving from Los Angeles, landed on runway 06L at 3:57 p.m. — 41 minutes ahead of schedule — in rain and variable winds. According to ADS-B tracking data, the aircraft touched down normally and exited the runway via taxiway B3 at a ground speed of 55 knots, but failed to turn onto taxiway B and instead veered into the grass, where it came to rest.
Aircraft and Passengers
The aircraft involved, registered C-GEOJ, was delivered to Air Canada in 2022. By 7:45 p.m., Air Canada confirmed that all passengers and crew had disembarked and been bused to the terminal. The 737 MAX 8 will be towed to a hangar for a full inspection.
Airport Impact
The runway was temporarily closed following the incident, causing delays of roughly 30 minutes for domestic and international flights, and 45 minutes to an hour for flights to the United States. The runway reopened just before 10 p.m. the same evening.
What’s Next
Air Canada has launched an investigation into the cause of the excursion and says it is working with the relevant authorities as the review continues.
Sources: CBC News, Simple Flying, FlightGlobal