Two Delta workers killed and one injured after plane tire explodes at Atlanta airport
SUMMARY
Two Delta workers were killed and one injured after a tire exploded on a Delta aircraft at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at the Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility, where Delta performs repairs and maintenance on its planes. A tire on a plane being serviced at the facility burst, leading to the deaths of a Delta employee and a contractor, while another Delta employee was injured. The specific cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by Delta Airlines and local authorities to determine what led to the tire’s failure. Delta has issued a statement expressing condolences and support for the affected individuals and their families, and has committed to cooperating fully with the investigation. The explosion did not impact overall airport operations.
