A disturbing incident occurred at Salt Lake City International Airport on Monday, resulting in the tragic death of a 30-year-old man. Authorities reported that the man gained access to the airport’s deicing pad and crawled into an aircraft engine, leading to his demise. The Salt Lake City Police Department initiated an investigation after a store manager inside the airport reported the disturbance involving the passenger on the secured side of the terminal. It was later discovered that the man had left through an emergency exit door and accessed the airport’s ramp area.
At approximately 10:10 a.m., the man was found unconscious inside a wing-mounted engine of an occupied commercial aircraft on the deicing pad. Fortunately, the aircraft’s engines were not in operation at the time. Delta Air Lines confirmed that the incident occurred on their Airbus A220-100 aircraft, which was scheduled to travel to San Francisco with two pilots, three flight attendants, and 95 customers on board.
Despite the efforts of first responders who promptly removed the man from the engine intake cowling, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident resulted in the cancellation of the flight, affecting the passengers and crew members. Delta Air Lines ensured that the impacted customers were rebooked on alternative flights.
Authorities are currently working on identifying the man and determining the cause of his death. Salt Lake City International Airport stated that the incident did not disrupt its overall operations. Delta Air Lines expressed their full cooperation with aviation authorities and law enforcement investigations, emphasizing the priority of customer and personnel safety and security.
Further details regarding the incident have not been released at this time. The airport and airline continue to prioritize the well-being of their passengers and are committed to providing any necessary support during this unfortunate event.
