The airport initially suspended all flights but resumed normal operations the same day.
A worker for Piedmont Airlines, a regional carrier for American Airlines, died Saturday in a work accident at the Montgomery Regional Airport, in the state of Alabama (USA), reports Fox News.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed that the employee, who handled baggage, died on the airport ramp, where an American Airlines Embraer E175 plane was parked.
Also, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that the employee died in “an accident involving one of the aircraft’s engines that was running.”
According to WFSA, the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that a plane was parked at the gate when the worker went.”ingested by the engine“. The identity of the victim has not been released.
“We are saddened to hear of the tragic loss of an AA/Piedmont Airlines team member,” said Wade Davis, the airport’s CEO. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time,” he added.
American Airlines, in turn, said in a statement that it was “devastated” by the accident. “We are focused on ensuring that everyone involved has the support they need during this difficult time,” the airline added.
The airport initially suspended all flights but resumed normal operations the same day.
Source: RT
