Airport Worker Killed in Ramp Accident in Charlotte

Incident involves American Airlines ground vehicle, according to reports.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 03:48 PM ET

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An American A321 in Charlotte, North Carolina. [Credit: AirlineGeeks, William Derrickson]

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An American Airlines employee died after being struck by an airline ramp vehicle on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on Monday morning.
An investigation is underway into the fatal incident, with the employee's union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) cooperating with authorities and providing support.
Neither the names of those involved nor specific details of the accident have been released, but the airport and American Airlines expressed condolences.

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An investigation is underway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) after a fatal accident involving an employee and an American Airlines ramp vehicle Monday.

The incident occurred just after 9:30 a.m. EST when an American Airlines employee working on the tarmac was struck by an airline vehicle, USA Today reported. Emergency crews were dispatched immediately, but the employee was pronounced dead.