Summary Two men who died from a tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta have been identified. Delta has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident. The carrier is offering full support to those who are affected by the tragedy.
Two people died and one was seriously injured on Tuesday after a tire exploded at a Delta Air Lines facility near Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport (ATL) . The explosion reportedly happened during the early hours of the morning when wheel components were being disassembled from an aircraft. The facility, which is adjacent to the airport, houses Delta TechOps, the carrier’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) division.
It is reportedly the largest MRO provider in North America. Two fatalities According to NBC News , Georgia Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two victims on Tuesday evening as 58-year-old Mirko F. Marweg from Stone Mountain, Georgia; and 37-year-old Luis Aldarondo from Newnan, Georgia.
Delta released a statement earlier on Tuesday, confirming the incident. “The Delta family is heartbroken at the loss of two team members and the injury of another following an incident this morning at the Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility (TOC 3). We have extended our full support to family members and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.
” Delta would not provide any further details on the victims such as how long they have been employed at the airline, their.
