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]

Key Takeaways:

A fatal accident occurred at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on Monday morning.
An American Airlines employee was struck and killed by an American Airlines ramp vehicle on the tarmac.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway by authorities.
American Airlines, airport officials, and the employee's union (IAM) have expressed condolences and are cooperating with the investigation.

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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.