Posted on 06/25/2023 5:55:10 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
A Texas airport worker was killed after being sucked into a jet engine at San Antonio International Airport on Friday night, according to a report.
Emergency crews were called to the tarmac just before 10:30 p.m. after reports that a ground worker had been “ingested” into the engine of a plane that had just landed.
“Delta Flight 1111 was taxying to the gate, with one engine on at that time, and a worker was ingested into that engine at 10:25 p.m,” the NTSB said in a statement to KENS5.
An investigation into the worker’s death is ongoing.
“The NTSB has been in contact with Delta. They are in the information gathering process at this point,” the Transportation Board added.
The unidentified worker was employed by Unifi Aviation, a company that contracts workers to airlines like Delta that provides ground handling operations.
“Unifi Aviation is deeply saddened by the loss of our employee at San Antonio International Airport during a tragic incident in the late hours of Friday, June 23, 2023,” the service company said on Saturday, according to the outlet.
“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.”
The company stated that its initial investigation could not link the death to any of the operational safety procedures the company has in place.
“We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of an aviation family member’s life in San Antonio,” Delta Airlines said in a statement obtained by KENS5. Our hearts and full support are with their family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.”
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Unbelievable!
LOL! Oh my God lol lol! OK now THAT was a bad day! Oh man that would have given me nightmares for years.
Yeah I liked the job as well but they would only give me part time. After the planes were unloaded in the morning they would send us home so I really didn’t care when they canned me.
I almost got killed driving there one morning, I was driving down the Van Wyck expressway going 80 mph like a lunatic while there was ice on the road and I hit a bump and the car started sliding and I lost control and I headed straight towards a cement light post and thought “God, make it quick and painless” and at the last second the car somehow veered to the right and the rear hit the cement post ripping off the bumper and I came to a stop and I just sat there for half an hour my legs shaking, left the bumper and drove off lol lol
That worker was obviously not paying attention. He probably thought the starboard engine was off.
Actually, those painted spirals are to mitigate birds strikes. I don’t know if there’s any empirical data to show how effective they are, but that’s why you see them on some airplanes and not on others.
When the spirals are spinning, they’re supposed to make the inlets look like eyes on the birds of prey.
To keep birds away don’t always work
It's the bait. People walk up it, to get a closer view; and Poof.....they're sucked it.
New regulations are not needed. There are Lines painted on the ground, that "humans" are not allowed in,when an engine is running. People either "shortcut", or are not properly trained.
“To Keep Employees Alive and Aircraft Intact, You Will: NEVER approach an aircraft to position ground equipment next to an aircraft or open cargo bin doors until the engines are shut down and the rotating beacon(s) turned off.”
“Hard to get those cages around the engine while the plane is moving.”
Man ingested into engine while installing engine safety cage.
I never had a problem again ensuring the hoses were clamped tight!
My boss was more upset due to all the paperwork he had to fill out to report the incident. Plus, both vehicle and the tarmac had to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
It’s to hypnotize ground workers, to cull large numbers of them.
We have too many of them, you see.
dude.......that was harsh...... ;0)
What a way to end it.
Yep, apparently handed their wallet and watch to a co-worker before heading directly towards the jet engine.
Airline captain w/”insider info.”:
https://youtu.be/WQqbB4fFeHU
Local news update (ME confirms suicide):
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-airport-death-18168916.php
Ramp Worker Intentional Sucked Into Jet Delta 1111
Taking Off YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrDP3Om5vR8
I was a Blue and Yellow Shirt.
I saw a video of him after they released him from Medical with his injuries. He and the Captain sought to remind the crew about Flight Deck Safety even in wartime.
Thanks, I was just curious.
He should have become the Poster Man for Jet Aircraft Safety for the rest of His life. Usually an experience that one doesn’t get a chance to pass on to others to NOT DO THIS !!!
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