Man Killed After Being Sucked Into Plane Engine At Italy's Milan Airport

Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 17:25 IST

The man, believed to be about 35 years old, reportedly ran onto the airport runway and was pulled into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319 preparing for departure

The Airbus A319 involved in the accident was set to fly to Asturias, Spain. (Representational image via AFP)

A man has died after being sucked into a plane engine at Milan’s Orio al Serio Airport, also known as Bergamo Airport. The tragic incident took place on Tuesday morning, leading to a temporary suspension of flights.

According to Italian daily Corriere della Sera, the man, believed to be about 35 years old, reportedly ran onto the airport runway and was pulled into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319 preparing for departure. It is not yet clear whether the man was a passenger or airport staff.

The publication reported that the man had entered the airport premises in an unusual manner. He reportedly drove into the terminal area the wrong way, abandoned his vehicle, and ran inside. After reaching the arrivals area on the ground floor, he is said to have forced open a security door leading directly to the aircraft parking zone.

The Airbus A319 involved in the accident was set to fly to Asturias, Spain. At the time of the accident, the plane was completing a “pushback" manoeuvre, a standard procedure where the aircraft is moved backward from the gate in preparation for taxiing.

Shortly after the incident, Airport operator SACBO confirmed there was a “problem on the taxiway" and said the cause of the incident is currently under investigation by the authorities.

Volotea airline issued a statement on social media acknowledging the incident. The airline said it was investigating the situation involving flight V73511 from Bergamo to Asturias. It confirmed that one person suffered serious injuries after coming into contact with the aircraft engine.

The incident caused significant disruption at the airport, one of Italy’s busiest. Flight operations were suspended for nearly two hours, from around 10:20 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Local reports indicate that about 19 flights were cancelled or delayed as a result.

More details are expected to emerge as the investigation is currently underway. Meanwhile, airport operations have resumed normal service following the suspension caused by the accident.

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