San Antonio airport worker tragically pulled into Delta plane engine.

Tragic Incident at San Antonio International Airport

A devastating incident occurred at San Antonio International Airport on Friday, resulting in the loss of a valuable employee’s life. The individual was tragically sucked into a Delta Airlines plane engine while the aircraft was taxiing after completing a flight from Los Angeles.

The employee was employed by Unifi Aviation, a ground handling operations company. In a statement released on Saturday, Unifi Aviation clarified that the incident was not related to their operational processes, safety procedures, or policies.

Supporting Our Employees

Unifi Aviation expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and emphasized their commitment to supporting their ground employees during this difficult time. Out of respect for the deceased, they have chosen not to disclose any further information. They are cooperating with the ongoing investigation conducted by the authorities.

The airport itself confirmed the ongoing investigation and expressed deep sadness over the incident. They stated, “We are deeply saddened by this incident and are working with authorities as they begin their investigation.”

According to an anonymous source cited by the Guardian, the employee allegedly intentionally stepped in front of the live engine. However, further details regarding this claim have not been provided.

Delta Airlines also released a statement on Sunday, expressing their condolences and offering full support to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased during this challenging time.

It is worth noting that San Antonio International Airport was recognized as the Airport of the Year in 2022 by the Airport Minority Advisory Council. This accolade reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion, as they hired and promoted over 100 employees in 2021, with a majority of them being minorities.

For more information on this tragic incident, you can click here to read the full article from The Washington Examiner.

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