MARCH 3, 2015
DFW AIRPORT (CBSDFW.COM)
An employee with American Airlines died after falling from a
jet bridge.
The bridge is between gates 30 and 34 at Dallas Fort Worth
International Airport’s terminal D. The incident happened just after 10:00
o’clock Monday morning.
The employee has been identified by Transport Workers
Union Local 591 as Dave Ostang. The mechanic, an employee who had worked for
American Airlines for 30 years, died at an area hospital shortly after the accident.
Ostang was reportedly locking the door of a Boeing 767 when he apparently
slipped and fell from the jet bridge, landing about 14 feet below. The
plane had been moved from a maintenance hangar to Gate D30.
A posting on the union’s website said, in part –
“Please keep Our Union Brother and his family in your
thoughts and prayers.”
Authorities are investigating the incident.
American Airlines spokesperson Matt Miller gave the
following statement:
“At approximately 10:30 a.m. CST today, one of our mechanics
was involved in an accident on a jetbridge at Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport. Sadly, he suffered fatal injuries. We extend our deepest sympathies to
our co-worker’s family and friends, and our hearts go out to our entire team of
DFW airport and maintenance colleagues. Our focus is on taking care of his
family and friends during this difficult time.”
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