{"id":264227,"date":"2026-05-09T01:27:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264227\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T01:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:27:07","slug":"fatal-accident-involving-aircraft-tug-at-orlando-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264227\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatal accident involving aircraft tug at Orlando International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A Delta Air Lines worker was killed when an aircraft towing vehicle, called a \u201ctug,\u201d hit a passenger boarding bridge. <\/p>\n

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The incident happened at 10:55 p.m. on May 7 at Orlando International Airport, WFTV<\/a> reported. <\/p>\n

Officials have not released the worker\u2019s name, WSB<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

The Federal Aviation Administration said no aircraft was involved, but passengers on Delta Flight 2593 left the aircraft via the rear door and a set of airstairs.<\/p>\n

A Delta spokesperson said the airline is working with authorities in the investigation.<\/p>\n

Operations at Delta Orlando station were paused, which forced the cancellation of one departure Thursday night, with passengers accommodated on other flights, WFTV<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

Preliminary information said it was an accident, the Orlando Police Department said in a statement.<\/p>\n

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