San Antonio airport worker killed after being ‘ingested’ into airplane engine

An worker on the San Antonio International Airport was killed Friday evening after being sucked right into a airplane engine.

The National Transportation and Safety Board stated the unidentified ramp employee was “ingested” into the engine of a Delta Air Lines flight that had arrived from Los Angeles shortly earlier than 10:30 p.m. 

The airplane was taxiing to its arrival gate when the incident passed off.

NTSB didn’t say what led as much as the employee’s dying, however a supply informed The Guardian that it appeared the employee “intentionally stepped in front of the live engine.”

“Our hearts go out to the family of the deceased, and we remain focused on supporting our employees on the ground and ensuring they are being taken care of during this time,” Unifi Aviation, who employed the employee that was killed Friday, stated in an announcement. “Out of respect for the deceased, we will not be sharing any additional information.”

Delta additionally launched an announcement the place the corporate stated it was “heartbroken” over the dying of the worker.