An employee for the San Antonio International Airport was killed after being “ingested” by a plane engine on Friday night.
WOAI reported that the incident occurred as Delta Flight 1111 landed at the airport and taxied to the gate using a single engine. Exact details surrounding the employee’s death, including their identity, have not been released.
The San Antonio International Airport said in a statement,
We are deeply saddened by this incident and are working with authorities as they begin their investigation.
We will share more information as details become available.”
Delta said in a statement to HuffPost yesterday,
We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of an aviation family member’s life in San Antonio.
Our hearts and full support are with their family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”
An investigation is ongoing.
In December, an American Airlines ground crew member was killed in a similar accident in Montgomery, Alabama, which led to a $15,625 fine from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
A Delta flight arriving from Los Angeles was taxiing to the gate when an employee was sucked into the engine. https://t.co/8ts60pP1RE
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) June 25, 2023
(Photo, Wikipedia; via HuffPost)
