New update on worker who was fatally ingested into engine at San Antonio International Airport

by SBG San Antonio Staff ReportsMon, June 26th 2023, 8:45 AM MST

Airport worker fatally ingested into engine at San Antonio International Airport. (File Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)

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SAN ANTONIO – A new update was released Monday morning in the case of a worker who died after being ingesting into an engine at San Antonio International Airport over the weekend.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled on Monday that the worker’s death was ruled a suicide. The medical examiner’s office said the doctor “saw signs that pointed to suicide.”

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the incident happened just before 10:30 p.m. on June 23 when Delta Flight 1111 arrived at the San Antonio International Airport from Los Angeles. While the plane was taxiing to the gate on one engine, the 27-year-old man was ingested into the engine.

The NTSB is actively investigating this incident.

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The San Antonio International Airport said in a statement,

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“An accident occurred on the ground at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) tonight that resulted in the fatality of an airline ground crew member. We are deeply saddened by this incident and are working with authorities as they begin their investigation. We will share more information as details become available.”