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Irish Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man 'sucked into plane engine' and killed identified as investigations continue
A man who was "sucked into a plane engine" at Milan Bergamo Airport has been pictured for the first time. Builder Andrea Russo, 35, from the Calcinate county, in Bergamo, Lombardy, was sucked into a Volotea plane engine, according to Italian media. Operations at Orio al Serio Airport, also known as Milan Bergamo, came to an abrupt halt at about 10.20am local time on Tuesday following a "fatal accident" on the runway, reports The Mirror. Russo was not a passenger on board the plane and was not reported to have had any association with the airline, Volotea said. He is understood to have broken into the airport by driving the wrong way down a road before abandoning his car and then running into the terminal. "We are investigating on any possible relationships with the airport or the world of aeroplanes," Public Prosecutor Maurizio Romanelli said. "In the car with which he arrived at the airport, full of all kinds of material, we have not found anything that could provide any kind of explanation." When inside the ground floor of the arrivals area, Russo is said to have opened a security door that led directly to the aircraft parking area. Witnesses said he was chased by officer and ran across the runway. According to outlet La voce del Patriota, officers were unable to stop him. He then raced toward an Airbus A319 Volotea aircraft that was set to depart for Asturias in Spain. Sources close to the airline told local media the man was sucked into the aircraft just as it was preparing for take off. Investigators are now working on the possibility that his actions were deliberate and premeditated. A source told Italian media: "The most accredited hypothesis, although still under consideration, is that of a voluntary act, a premeditated suicide." Flight V73511 reportedly completed a "pushback" move as it prepared to leave the airport. In a statement on X, airline Volotea said: "We're investigating reports of an incident involving our flight V73511 BGY-OVD, which occurred on the ground after boarding was completed and ready for departure. "We're aware that one individual has sustained serious injuries involving the aircraft engine. More information soon." Several flights were diverted as officers carried out an investigation into what happened. By 11.50am, nine flights had been diverted, one to Bologna, two to Verona and six that were rerouted to Milan Malpensa. A Milan Bergamo spokesperson said in a post shared to X/Twitter: "SACBO announces that flight operations at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended at 10.20 am due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway. "The causes of the problem are currently being investigated by the authorities." The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Daily Record
Man 'sucked into plane engine' and killed at Milan Bergamo Airport pictured
The man who was sucked into a plane engine in a horrifying incident that stunned passengers has been pictured and named for the first time. A man who was "sucked into a plane engine" at Milan Bergamo Airport has been pictured for the first time as a police probe continues. Andrea Russo, from the Calcinate county, in Bergamo, Lombardy, was sucked into a Volotea plane engine, according to Italian media. Operations at Orio al Serio Airport, also known as Milan Bergamo, came to an abrupt halt at about 10:20am local time following a "fatal accident" on the runway, reports the Mirror. The 35-year-old builder was not a passenger on board the plane and was not reported to have had any association with the airline, Volotea said. He is understood to have broken into the airport by driving the wrong way down a road before abandoning his car and then running into the terminal. "We are investigating on any possible relationships with the airport or the world of aeroplanes," Public Prosecutor Maurizio Romanelli said. "In the car with which he arrived at the airport, full of all kinds of material, we have not found anything that could provide any kind of explanation." When inside the ground floor of the arrivals area, Russo is said to have opened a security door that led directly to the aircraft parking area. Witnesses said he was chased by officers and ran across the runway. According to outlet La voce del Patriota, officers were unable to stop him. He then raced toward an Airbus A319 Volotea aircraft that was set to depart for Asturias, in Spain. Sources close to the airline told local media the man was sucked into the aircraft just as it was preparing for take off. Investigators are now working on the possibility that his actions were deliberate and premeditated. A source told Italian media: "The most accredited hypothesis, although still under consideration, is that of a voluntary act, a premeditated suicide." Flight V73511 reportedly completed a "pushback" move as it prepared to leave the airport. In a statement on X, airline Volotea said: "We're investigating reports of an incident involving our flight V73511 BGY-OVD, which occurred on the ground after boarding was completed and ready for departure. "We're aware that one individual has sustained serious injuries involving the aircraft engine. More information soon." Several flights were diverted as officers carried out an investigation into what happened. B y 11:50am, nine flights had been diverted, one to Bologna, two to Verona and six that were rerouted to Milan Malpensa. A Milan Bergamo spokesperson said in a post shared to X/Twitter: "SACBO announces that flight operations at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended at 10.20 am due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway. 'The causes of the problem are currently being investigated by the authorities." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man 'sucked into plane engine' at major airport and killed identified
Builder Andrea Russo has been named locally as the man who was sucked into a plane engine at Milan Bergamo Airport in a horrifying incident that stunned passengers A man who was "sucked into a plane engine" at Milan Bergamo Airport has been pictured for the first time. Builder Andrea Russo, 35, from the Calcinate county, in Bergamo, Lombardy, was sucked into a Volotea plane engine, according to Italian media. Operations at Orio al Serio Airport, also known as Milan Bergamo, came to an abrupt halt at about 10:20am local time following a "fatal accident" on the runway. Russo was not a passenger on board the plane and was not reported to have had any association with the airline, Volotea said. He is understood to have broken into the airport by driving the wrong way down a road before abandoning his car and then running into the terminal. "We are investigating on any possible relationships with the airport or the world of aeroplanes," Public Prosecutor Maurizio Romanelli said. "In the car with which he arrived at the airport, full of all kinds of material, we have not found anything that could provide any kind of explanation." When inside the ground floor of the arrivals area, Russo is said to have opened a security door that lead directly to the aircraft parking area. Witnesses said he was chased by officer and ran across the runway. According to outlet La voce del Patriota, officers were unable to stop him. He then raced toward an Airbus A319 Volotea aircraft that was set to depart for Asturias, in Spain. Sources close to the airline told local media the man was sucked into the aircraft just as it was preparing for take off. Investigators are now working on the possibility that his actions were deliberate and premeditated. A source told Italian media: "The most accredited hypothesis, although still under consideration, is that of a voluntary act, a premeditated suicide." Flight V73511 reportedly completed a "pushback" move as it prepared to leave the airport. In a statement on X, airline Volotea said: "We're investigating reports of an incident involving our flight V73511 BGY-OVD, which occurred on the ground after boarding was completed and ready for departure. "We're aware that one individual has sustained serious injuries involving the aircraft engine. More information soon." Several flights were diverted as officers carried out an investigation into what happened. B y 11:50am, nine flights had been diverted, one to Bologna, two to Verona and six that were rerouted to Milan Malpensa. A Milan Bergamo spokesperson said in a post shared to X/ Twitter: "SACBO announces that flight operations at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended at 10.20 am due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway. 'The causes of the problem are currently being investigated by the authorities."
Irish Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Travel chaos for Irish tourists as flights suspended at busy European airports
Irish holidaymakers are facing significant disruptions to their travel plans after flights were suspended at two busy European airports due to separate incidents. Air traffic at Milan's Bergamo Airport was halted for a number of hours on Tuesday after a person died during a fatal accident on the taxiway. Police and firefighters responded to the scene at the airport following reports that a man was sucked into the engine of a departing plane and killed . Orio al Serio Airport, Milan Bergamo, cancelled all flights on Tuesday morning "due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway," a spokesperson said in a post shared on the airport's official social media channels, adding "the causes of the problem are currently being investigated by the authorities." The Bergamo Milan airport authority, known as SACBO, closed the airport at 10.20am local time, resulting in the cancellation of at least eight departing flights, while arriving flights were diverted to other airports in the region, including those in Bologna, Verona and Milan Malpensa. Air traffic resumed at 12pm, but there are still some delays. A Ryanair flight due to depart Dublin Airport for Bergamo Milan airport at 4.30pm on Tuesday evening currently remains on schedule, with passengers encouraged to check their flight status with their carrier. A flight from Milan remains on schedule to arrive in Dublin shortly before 10pm this evening, although passengers travelling from the Italian city are being warned to expect delays. Meanwhile a fast-moving wildfire in southern France has forced the closure of Marseille Provence airport. Aircrafts have been stopped from taking off or landing since around midday and some flights have been diverted to Nice, Nimes and other regional airports, a spokesperson for the airport said. Footage shared on social media show massive plumes of smoke arising from Marseille Forest in Marseille, France, where a fire has broken out near the community's local airport. Locals in the affected areas have been urged to stay indoors and off the roads as some 168 firefighters, two helicopters and 68 engines have been deployed to tackle the blaze, which broke out in the town of Les Pennes-Mirabeau An Aer Lingus flight due to depart Dublin Airport for Marseille Provence this afternoon has been delayed by 90 minutes as a result of the wildfires, while a flight set to arrive in the Irish capital from the French city shortly after 7pm this evening has also been delayed. A Ryanair flight travelling from Marseille remains on schedule to arrive in Dublin at 12.40am on Wednesday.
News18
08-07-2025
- News18
Man Killed After Being Sucked Into Plane Engine At Italy's Milan Airport
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 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. Breaking story!! 🚨Milan Airport is currently closed due to reports of someone being ingested into one of the engines of an aircraft @AirNavRadar More info when I get it…. — Flight Emergency (@FlightEmergency) July 8, 2025 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. Location : Italy First Published:
