Key takeaways:
- An employee was killed after being “ingested” by a plane engine at San Antonio International Airport.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) canceled the investigation after the medical examiner’s findings revealed the employee died of suicide.
- The incident is a reminder of the dangers of working in the aviation industry and the importance of safety protocols.
A tragic incident occurred at San Antonio International Airport on Friday night when an employee was killed after being “ingested” by a plane engine. The employee was working on the ramp when the incident occurred as Delta Flight 1111 was taxiing to the gate using a single engine.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a statement saying they were deeply saddened by the incident and were working with authorities to begin an investigation. The NTSB has since canceled the investigation after the medical examiner’s findings revealed the employee died of suicide.
Delta Air Lines released a statement expressing their condolences and saying they were working with the San Antonio International Airport and local authorities to investigate the incident.
The identity of the employee has not been released, but the investigation is ongoing. The San Antonio International Airport released a statement to WOAI expressing their sadness and condolences to the employee’s family and friends.
The incident is a reminder of the dangers of working in the aviation industry and the importance of safety protocols. Our thoughts are with the employee’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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