Occurrence
On 10 May 2019, at 0133 Eastern Daylight Time, during the hours of darkness, a de Havilland DHC-8-311 aircraft (registration C-FJXZ, serial number 264), operated by Jazz Aviation LP as flight JZA8615, and a Rampstar fuel tanker, operated by Menzies Aviation, collided on the apron at the Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario. The aircraft was carrying 52 passengers, including 3 infants, along with 3 crew members and 1 person occupying the flight deck observer seat. Following the collision, the passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft and were guided to the terminal building by first responders, including airport officials and aircraft rescue and fire-fighting service personnel. There was no fire and no fuel spillage. The emergency locator transmitter did not activate.
Injuries and Response
A total of 15 minor injuries were reported, including one infant and one crew member. No fatalities occurred. First responders facilitated the safe evacuation and escort of all occupants to the terminal. The nature of the injuries was not specified in the report.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 3 investigation into the occurrence. Class 3 investigations analyze a limited number of safety issues and may result in recommendations, typically completed within 450 days. The investigation did not state a probable cause.