A WestJet 737 MAX 8 clipped a stationary catering vehicle with its wingtip at Toronto Pearson Airport
A WestJet 737 MAX 8 touched a parked catering truck while ground crews moved it at Toronto Pearson on October 27. Nobody was on board.
On October 27, 2026, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 run by WestJet struck a catering truck that was standing still at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Simple Flying reported that it happened on Tuesday evening. The plane's winglet, the small upturned tip of the wing, touched the truck.
The jet was empty at the time. According to the airline and Canada's Transportation Safety Board, no passengers or crew were on board, and no one was hurt. Ground crews were towing the plane to a parking spot for the night.
The aircraft is registered as C-FRYV. Aviation A2Z reported that the plane had arrived at Toronto earlier the same day on flight WS2221, coming from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Simple Flying said video of the event spread on social media.
Boeing news also made headlines this month. On October 20, 2026, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the Boeing 737 MAX 10, according to Upgraded Points and AirlineGeeks. AirlineGeeks said deliveries should start in 2027.
What it means for travelers
This event happened on the ground while the plane was empty, so no passengers were on board. It shows that moving aircraft around busy airports takes careful work. Travelers on WestJet 737 MAX 8 flights can check with the airline if they have questions about their trip.
How the story unfolded
- AirlineGeeks FAA Certifies 737 MAX 10
- Upgraded Points After Years of Delays, FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10
Read the original reporting
- Aviation A2Z – WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 Winglet Strikes Catering Truck at Toronto Pearson Airport ↗
- Simple Flying – WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 Damaged After Colliding With Catering Truck In Toronto ↗
- Upgraded Points – After Years of Delays, FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10 ↗
- AirlineGeeks – FAA Certifies 737 MAX 10 ↗
Quick questions
What is this flights & airlines story about?
A WestJet 737 MAX 8 touched a parked catering truck while ground crews moved it at Toronto Pearson on October 27. Nobody was on board.
What does this mean for travelers to Canada?
This event happened on the ground while the plane was empty, so no passengers were on board. It shows that moving aircraft around busy airports takes careful work. Travelers on WestJet 737 MAX 8 flights can check with the airline if they have questions about their trip.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Aviation A2Z, Simple Flying, Upgraded Points and AirlineGeeks. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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