What a way to die

[unassuming]

Thought this only happens in the movies

NTSB: Airline worker pulled into engine in fatal accident

An airline ground crew worker was pulled into the engine of a plane during a fatal accident at an Alabama airport, authorities said. The National Transportation Safety Board released the additional information about the Saturday accident at the Montgomery Regional Airport that claimed the life...

ca.rogers.yahoo.com

 

[danmand]

The incident seems very strange.

Why would the jet engine be running at more than idle when the airplane was parked.

 

[richaceg]

Final destination type death imo...

 

[King 21]

 

[krealtarron]

The incident seems very strange.

Why would the jet engine be running at more than idle when the airplane was parked.

Even at idle the engine can suck you in.

 

[curr3n_c1000]

The incident seems very strange.

Why would the jet engine be running at more than idle when the airplane was parked.

These engines are powerful regardless. There are zones you have to avoid even when the engine is off.

And if in doubt, always walk under the wing.

 

[danmand]

These engines are powerful regardless. There are zones you have to avoid even when the engine is off.

And if in doubt, always walk under the wing.

You mean NEVER walk under the wing.

 

[curr3n_c1000]

You mean NEVER walk under the wing.

To be honest, I quit the job years ago. I can't remember.

 

[danmand]

To be honest, I quit the job years ago. I can't remember.

I know that when you walk off an airplane in a small airport, there are always people standing to prevent you from walk under the wings.

 

[explorerzip]

Have a look at this video by a YouTuber named Mentour Pilot. He's a training captain for Ryan Air and explains aviation related topics. He has some great documentaries about well known aircraft accidents too. I would expect he would post a video about this incident soon. This particular video doesn't speak directly to the incident, but is a great explainer of why the engine has the spiral painted on it. You should never walk under the wing and anywhere near the engines because they are extremely hot. They stay that way for a long time even when off. When you board a plane using stairs at a smaller airport, they'll usually have cones, tape or people directing you away from the wings.

 

[explorerzip]

I know that when you walk off an airplane in a small airport, there are always people standing to prevent you from walk under the wings.

I was in Charlottetown in the summer and they use a ramp like this at the airport. They also have lots of people directing you to the ramp entrance.

https://images.app.goo.gl/BVpUBK2xkt1hLX9QA

 

[bazokajoe]

Getting sucked into a jet engine or a wood chipper is no way to die.

 

[SuddenAwakening]

I have seen a photo of the aftermath (different incident same situation). I regret looking at it...