A ground worker who was fatally injured on the ramp of a regional airport in Alabama was “ingested into the engine” of an American Airlines jetliner parked at the gate, officials said.
In a statement, American Airlines said it was devastated by the incident.
“We are focused on ensuring that all involved have the support they need during this difficult time,” the company said, declining further comment during the ongoing investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are conducting an investigation.When a jet engine is operating, the air getting sucked into the intake can cause a low air pressure area that can pull nearby people into the rotating blades.
When parked, cones are placed near the engines to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas, the exact sizes of which are provided in the plane’s operating manual,For example, the hazard area for an Airbus A320 is 14 feet in front of and on the sides of the engine inlet, according to the site. It is rare for ground personnel to be sucked into engines because they are trained about the dangers and how to stand clear of them.The NTSB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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