The airport said that an American Airlines ground crew worker was killed today at Montgomery Regional Airport.
“Today, at approximately 3 p.m., a Piedmont employee of an American Airlines ground crew was involved in a death. No additional information is available at this time. Our hearts and prayers are with the family of the deceased.”
Update: NTSB says worker ‘got into the engine’
The airport issued a statement around 7:45 p.m
“We are saddened to hear of the tragic loss of a member of the AA/Piedmont Airlines team,” said Wade A. Davies, CEO of MGM.
The airport has resumed operating normally as of 8:30 pm today, according to the airport’s tweet.
“The FAA’s investigation into the tragic Piedmont crash continues,” the tweet read.
“We are devastated by the incident involving a team member of Piedmont Airlines, a regional airline affiliate of American Airlines, at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM). Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and members of our local team. We are focused on ensuring that everyone involved for the support they need during this difficult time.”
Piedmont Airlines is working alongside the NTSB, the FAA, and local law enforcement authorities as they investigate the crash.
American Airlines has not provided additional information due to an active investigation.
“The worker was fatally injured on a ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport where American Airlines Flight 3408, an Embraer E-175, was parked,” the FAA said in a statement to AL.com.
More information will be available when the FAA publishes a preliminary report the next business day, read the FAA statement.
AL.com has reached out to officials for more information.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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