An American Airlines worker was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle on an airport tarmac in North Carolina.
On Monday morning around 9:30 am, the employee, whose identity has not been publicly released, was working on a runway ramp at Charlotte Douglas International Airport when the accident took place.
Emergency and medical crews quickly arrived but were unable to save the victim, according to an airport statement shared with DailyMail.com.
Police said the employee was pronounced dead at the scene, Fox Carolina reported.
‘Our deepest condolences go out to the employee’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time,’ the airport’s statement reads.
‘The Airport is working closely with airline and first responder partners in the ongoing investigation and is providing support as needed.’
American Airlines wrote to DailyMail.com: ‘We are devastated by the accident involving a team member at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
‘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.’
An American Airlines worker was tragically killed after being struck by a ramp vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (stock image)
On Monday morning around 9:30 am, the employee, whose identity has not been publicly released, was working on a runway ramp on the tarmac when they were hit
Several flight delays followed the incident, Fox Carolina reported. Passengers onboard planes on the tarmac were able to see the accident and were asked to lower their window shades after it happened.
Kirk Lundell: ‘We didn’t have any idea what was going on while we were still on the plane.
‘You could tell the captain was being very intentionally non-descript about what was holding us up. All he kept saying was “apparently there’s something keeping us from getting to our gate right now.”‘
In 2023, another American Airlines worker died after a gut-wrenching tarmac crash at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas.
The employee was operating ‘ground service vehicle’ on the runway when he struck a jet bridge outside the terminal.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of what Austin police initially described as a ‘crash incident’, however the unnamed individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was reportedly still alive when Austin Travis County EMS paramedics arrived on the airfield apron, however they succumbed to their injuries on the tarmac, and the cause of death was determined to be traumatic injuries.
In a statement, Austin Bergstrom International Airport said at the time: ‘This afternoon AUS was notified that Austin-Travis County EMS responded to an injured airline employee.
Emergency and medical crews quickly arrived but were unable to save the victim
‘The incident occurred outside of the terminal where aircraft park at their gates. ATCEMS pronounced the employee deceased.
‘Our thoughts are with this employee and all those impacted by today’s tragic event.’ The airport added that the incident would not have any major impact on its operations.
The Austin Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating the incident as an accidental death.
American Airlines confirmed the deceased was a member of their staff when contacted by DailyMail.com, saying in a statement: ‘We are devastated by the accident involving a team member at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
‘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.’
