American Airlines employee dies in accident at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: April 21, 2023
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American Airlines Employee Dies in Accident at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
An American Airlines employee died on Thursday at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in what the Austin Police Department is investigating as an accidental incident. The police responded to a crash incident at AUS at around 2 p.m. after airport communications called 911 requesting emergency services. Public Information Officer Destiny Silva of the Austin Police Department said during a media briefing at the airport that an airline employee was operating a ground service vehicle that struck a jet bridge.
The employee suffered injuries in the area of the tarmac where planes park to pick up and drop off passengers. The man died at the scene. The APD Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating the death as accidental.
“We are devastated by the accident involving a team member at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS),” American Airlines said in a statement. “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.”
The cause of death has not yet been announced. “We recognize the sensitive nature, and we really appreciate the community’s patience as we fully investigate,” Silva said.
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Tags: Fatality, Texas, AustinAirport, AmericanAirlines, AirportSafety, AccidentInvestigation, GroundServiceVehicle, JetBridge, VehicularHomicide, Austin
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- American Airlines employee
- Vehicles:
- ground service vehicle, jet bridge
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Texas
- City:
- Austin
- Location:
- area of the tarmac where planes park, to pick up and drop off passengers
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-04-20
- Time of Incident:
- approximately 2 p.m.
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