An employee at a Texas airport was killed after he was “ingested” into the engine of an airplane, according to CBS News.
A Delta Airbus A319 arrived at the San Antonio International Airport on Friday evening and was taxiing to the gate when the deadly incident happened, officials said.
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The worker was employed by Unifi, a company that Delta contracts with to support ground-handling operations.
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“We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of an aviation family member’s life in San Antonio,” a Delta spokesperson said. “Our hearts and full support are with their family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”
At the end of 2022, a 34-year-old ground crew worker was killed after being “ingested” into a plane engine at the Montgomery, Alabama.
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