A baggage handler has died after apparently being sucked into a plane's engine

[Forlife44]

Alabama airport baggage handler is killed 'after being SUCKED into American Airlines' plane engine' while it was parked at gate before flight to Dallas

A baggage handler died after being sucked into a plane's engine

The American Airlines employee was working on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama around 3pm Saturday

Airport operations were shut down in the aftermath

Both the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident





A baggage handler has died after apparently being sucked into a plane's engine in a freak New Year's Eve accident.







Authorities say the unidentified employee was working on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama at around 3pm Saturday, when he was said to be sucked into the running engine of an Envoy Air flight that was parked ahead of its scheduled flight to Dallas, Texas. .







The victim has not yet been publicly identified, but was an employee of Piedmont Airlines. Both Envoy and Piedmont are regional subsidiaries of American Airlines.







Montgomery Regional Airport was closed in the immediate aftermath, but resumed operations late Saturday night, according to the Montgomery Advertiser.



Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transpiration Safety Board are investigating the incident.











A baggage handler was apparently sucked into the engine of an Envoy Air plane on Saturday afternoon









The victim has not been publicly identified, and more information is expected to be released on Monday









Airport officials announced the fatality on Twitter Saturday night as flights were canceled

In a statement, American Airlines said it is 'devastated by the accident involving a team member. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and our local team members.







'We are focused on ensuring that all involved have the support they need during this difficult time.'







Piedmont Airlines also said it has mobilized its CARE team to provide support to the victim's family, friends and co-workers.











The incident happened at a ramp at the Montgomery Regional Airport, where a plane's engine was running ahead of a flight to Dallas, Texas

Meanwhile, Wade A Davis, the executive director of the airport said: 'We are saddened to hear about the tragic loss of a team member of the AA/Piedmont Airlines.







'Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.'







More information is expected to be released when the FAA files its first report on Monday.

 

[Forlife44]

 

[RaspberryFitted]

RIP to him and condolences to his family

 

[DrexlersFade]

R.I.P to that man damn that’s a horrible way to die.

 

[Hoodoo Child]

So, this how we starting the New Year off? RIP

 

[ORDER_66]

WTF!!!?

 

[Blessings]

Lets see how long it takes for someone to post a reputable link
I’m sure there’s no one one dumb enough to believe this

 

[rabbid]

Definitely the worst time of year to be working in the airport. Wouldnt be surprised if he just decided to walk-through. Last year I heard a worker ran into oncoming traffic on new years. Year before that a dude jumped off the terminal roof.

 

[Forlife44]

Lets see how long it takes for someone to post a reputable link































I’m sure there’s no one one dumb enough to believe this

Baggage handler is killed 'after being sucked into plane engine'

An unidentified baggage handler was killed on Saturday after he was sucked into the engine of an Envoy Air flight parked on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[3rdWorld]

I think it was a quick death..hoping he didn't suffer too long.
Rest in Peace.

 

[UpAndComing]

You can tell his job sucked

 

[jdubnyce]

You can tell his job sucked

I hate you


Rip to the innocent

 

[Geek Nasty]

Lets see how long it takes for someone to post a reputable link
I’m sure there’s no one one dumb enough to believe this

It’s legit. I didnt want to post the link on NYE

 

[Gloxina]

Definitely the worst time of year to be working in the airport. Wouldnt be surprised if he just decided to walk-through. Last year I heard a worker ran into oncoming traffic on new years. Year before that a dude jumped off the terminal roof.

That is so sad…why not just walk off the job.

 

[Umoja]

You can tell his job sucked

R.I.P to the victim. Awful way to start the year.