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Authorities reported that An employee of the San Antonio International Airport, Texas, died Friday night in a freak accident in which he was “sucked” into an airplane engine.
The worker, who was not identified, was “sucked” into an airplane engine at 10:25 p.m. Friday night, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement.
The event occurred when a Delta Air Lines flight arriving from Los Angeles it was heading to the departure gate with a single engine.
It’s unclear how the employee was sucked into the engine, so the NTSB is investigating the accident.
The employee was a ramp workeraccording to the Federal Aviation Administration.
San Antonio International Airport also confirmed the death of an employee Friday in a statement, according to NBC affiliate WOAI.
“We are deeply saddened by this incident and are working with the authorities as they begin their investigation. We will share more information as details become available,” the statement said.
Delta said in a statement Sunday that they were “heartbroken” at the loss of a member of their “aviation family.”
“Our hearts and all our support go out to his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time,” Delta said.
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