Alabama Airport employee was killed "after he was absorbed into the" US Airways engine "while stopping at the gate before the flight to Dallas.
The luggage processor died after it was absorbed into the plane engine
The US Airways employee was working on the road slope at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama around 3 pm on Saturday
Airport operations were closed in the wake of this
FAA and NTSB investigate the accident
The luggage processor died after apparently being absorbed into a plane engine on New Year's Eve.
The authorities say that the unknown employee, who was working on the slope at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama at about 3 pm on Saturday, when it was noted that he was absorbed into the running engine on a flight of the envoys that were stalled before its scheduled flight to Dallas, Texas.
The victim has not yet been recognized publicly, but he was an employee of Piedmont Airlines. Both envoys and Bidmont are the regional subsidiaries of American airlines.
Montgomery's regional airport was closed immediately after this, but it resumed operations late Saturday night, according to Montgomery.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transport Safety Council will investigate the accident.
The luggage processor appears to have absorbed an envoy on Saturday afternoon.
The victim has not been determined for the public, and more information is expected to be issued on Monday.
In a statement, US Airlines said it had been destroyed by the accident in which a team member participated. Our ideas and prayers with the family and members of our local team.
"We focus on ensuring that all concerned get the support they need during this difficult time."
Meanwhile, Wade Davis, CEO of the airport, said: 'We are sad to hear about the tragic loss of an AA/Piedmont team member.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time."
More information is expected to be released when FAA submits its first report on Monday.
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