An American Airlines employee was killed during an accident on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, officials say.
A flight crew from Charlotte was onboard a plane that collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River by Washington, D.C., according to multiple media reports and at least one crew member’s family.. A total of 67 people died — 60 passengers, four crew members on the commercial plane and three people on the military chopper.
An employee working at Charlotte Douglas International Airport was struck and killed by a ramp vehicle while on the tarmac Monday, authorities said.
An American Airlines worker was killed in a single vehicle accident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina on Monday, officials said.
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) owns PSA, which already has a large presence in Charlotte, operating regional flights on American’s behalf. American is based in Fort Worth, Texas, but runs its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas, known as CLT.
According to Charlotte-Douglas officials, an American Airlines employee died around 9:30AM on Monday. Wilmington native, Kevin Ullman, watched the tragedy unfold from his seat. He says the luggage cart was backing up and the victim may have been in a blind spot for the driver.
An American Airlines employee has died following a single vehicle accident on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
"Our deepest condolences go out to the employee's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time," airport officials said in a statement confirming the death.
The employee worked at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. An American Airlines employee at Charlotte Douglas International Airport was fatally struck on the tarmac on Monday, officials said.
A 66-year-old American Airlines employee was fatally struck by an airline ramp vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Monday morning. The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on the tarmac,
"We are devastated by the accident involving a team member at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family," AA said.