Texas Airport Worker “Ingested” By Delta Jet Engine

San Antonio’s CBS affiliate reports:

San Antonio International Airport officials are investigating after the death of an airline ground crew member. Firefighters and police officers responded to the incident at around 10:25 p.m. Friday night. The NTSB said Saturday the worker went into the engine of a Delta Airlines jet.

“Delta Flight 1111 was taxiing 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. “The NTSB has been in contact with Delta. They are in the information gathering process at this point.”

KENS 5 has learned the worker was employed by a company that Delta Airlines contracts with to support ground handling operations. The airline said Saturday morning it was fully supporting ongoing investigations.

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“We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of an aviation family member’s life in San Antonio. Our hearts and full support are with their family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.” https://t.co/uIOQgzZFSF

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