American Airlines Employee Killed in Ground Vehicle Accident on Austin Tarmac

An American Airlines employee operating a ground service vehicle died after striking a jet bridge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The incident is being investigated as an accidental death, with no impacts to airport operations reported.
The employee was found dead at the scene from traumatic injuries, according to emergency responders.
American Airlines expressed condolences for the loss of their team member but declined to comment further on the incident.
Fatal accidents involving ground operations equipment have occurred at the Austin airport and others in recent years.