The National Transportation Safety Board in its announcement states that the tragic event took place as an American Airlines Embraer 170 was parked at a gate with at least one engine running.
Tragedy occurred at Montgomery Airport in Alabama, USA when a member of the ground staff of an airline died when he was “swallowed” by the aircraft engine, according to the Guardian website.
The National Transportation Safety Board, in its statement, states that the tragic incident took place as an American Airlines Embraer 170 was parked at a gate with at least one engine running.
“A first report is expected in two to three weeks” as announced.
The accident occurred in the early hours of last Saturday and the victim was a staff member of Piedmont Airlines, a subsidiary of the American Airlines group. At the moment, the exact circumstances under which he died remain unclear.
“We are saddened to learn of the tragic loss of an AA/Piedmont Airlines team member. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time,” said Wade A Davis, the airport’s executive director, in a statement.
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