Two Dead After Boeing Tire Explosion
A tire on a Boeing jet exploded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of two workers, according to officials. Read Full Article at RT.com
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An incident during maintenance on a Delta Air Lines Boeing jet at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport led to a tragic accident on Tuesday, leaving two workers dead and another seriously injured, according to reports from local media.
The aircraft, a Boeing 757-232, had been in a Delta Technical Operations Maintenance (Delta TechOps) hangar since Sunday when the accident occurred. The precise cause of the explosion remains unknown at this time, but sources from FOX 5 Atlanta indicated that the tire involved had already been detached from the jet.
According to WSB-TV, the explosion "sent a piece of metal flying like a missile," which resulted in the immediate deaths of two individuals, while a third was quickly transported to the hospital with severe injuries.
The deceased have been identified by Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office as Mirko Marweg, aged 58, and Luis Aldarondo, aged 37.
Delta TechOps President and Operations Chief John Laughter spoke on the incident, stating, “Tragically, two of our team members involved passed away, and one other team member was seriously injured.” Laughter's statement to the press also included assurances of support for the families affected and a promise to investigate what led to the fatal explosion.
In a broader context, Boeing, the manufacturer of the jet, has been under intense scrutiny following discoveries of various flaws in its aircraft that raised safety concerns. Recently, Boeing suspended the test flights of its 777X jet after finding failures in crucial components in three out of four test aircraft.
Further issues for Boeing include a recent settlement with the US Justice Department. The company has admitted to fraud charges following accusations of misleading US regulators and concealing issues with its MCAS stability system. This system was linked to two crashes in 2018 and 2019 that collectively claimed the lives of nearly 350 individuals. As part of the agreement, Boeing will pay a fine of $243.6 million and invest an additional $455 million in programs focused on safety and compliance over the next three years, besides undergoing three years of government-appointed probation.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
The aircraft, a Boeing 757-232, had been in a Delta Technical Operations Maintenance (Delta TechOps) hangar since Sunday when the accident occurred. The precise cause of the explosion remains unknown at this time, but sources from FOX 5 Atlanta indicated that the tire involved had already been detached from the jet.
According to WSB-TV, the explosion "sent a piece of metal flying like a missile," which resulted in the immediate deaths of two individuals, while a third was quickly transported to the hospital with severe injuries.
The deceased have been identified by Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office as Mirko Marweg, aged 58, and Luis Aldarondo, aged 37.
Delta TechOps President and Operations Chief John Laughter spoke on the incident, stating, “Tragically, two of our team members involved passed away, and one other team member was seriously injured.” Laughter's statement to the press also included assurances of support for the families affected and a promise to investigate what led to the fatal explosion.
In a broader context, Boeing, the manufacturer of the jet, has been under intense scrutiny following discoveries of various flaws in its aircraft that raised safety concerns. Recently, Boeing suspended the test flights of its 777X jet after finding failures in crucial components in three out of four test aircraft.
Further issues for Boeing include a recent settlement with the US Justice Department. The company has admitted to fraud charges following accusations of misleading US regulators and concealing issues with its MCAS stability system. This system was linked to two crashes in 2018 and 2019 that collectively claimed the lives of nearly 350 individuals. As part of the agreement, Boeing will pay a fine of $243.6 million and invest an additional $455 million in programs focused on safety and compliance over the next three years, besides undergoing three years of government-appointed probation.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
