A Baggage Handler dies in an airport horror after being sucked through a jet engine

Greg WilsonJanuary 1, 2023

According to authorities, a baggage handler from American Airlines died Saturday after being reportedly sucked through a jet’s engine at an airport in Alabama.

At around 3:00 p.m., the horrific tragedy took place at Montgomery Regional Airport. The victim was not immediately identified. He worked for Piedmont Airlines (a subsidiary of American Airlines). Federal Aviation Administration (FAR) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are currently investigating. according to AL.com.

“We are devastated by the accident involving a team member of Piedmont Airlines, an American Airlines regional carrier, at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM),” American Airlines spokeswoman said. “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.”

Reuters reports that two sources who were briefed on the matter said the employee had died. “an accident involving one of the airplane’s engines that was running.”

A fatality occurred today at 3pm. There is no further information. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the loved ones.

— Montgomery Regional Airport (@flymgm) January 1, 2023

Today around 3 pm an American Airlines ground crew piedmont employee was involved in a fatality, no additional information is available at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased.

— Montgomery Regional Airport (@flymgm) January 1, 2023

The aircraft was reportedly an Embraer 175, a narrow-body plane designed to carry up to 124 passengers and used frequently for short- to medium-range routes.

Following the tragic accident, Wade Davis, Airport Executive Director, issued a statement.

“We are saddened to hear about the tragic loss of a team member of the AA/Piedmont Airlines,” Davis said.

The airport tweeted that it resumed normal operations on Saturday evening.

The “worker was fatally injured on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport where American Airlines Flight 3408, an Embraer E175, was parked,” AL.com received a statement from the FAA.

According to the agency, a preliminary report from FAA will be available Monday.

These incidents are extremely rare but they do occur. occurred in the past. According to Aerocorner.comThe compressor in jet engines can sucking up up to 1.2million tons of air per second while they are running. The engine’s suction is strong enough that it can pull a person through it if they get too close. The engines have been used to smuggle bags, tools and birds.