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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Harrowing last moments of man who jumped into jet engine revealed as video shows how he ran past ground crew and threw himself into turbine
This is the horrific moment a man took his own life by jumping into a plane's jet engine. Andrea Russo, 35, from Calcinate near Bergamo, who was not a passenger or staff member at Milan Bergamo Airport, entered the terminal in his red Fiat 500 car before abandoning the vehicle and running into the building on Tuesday morning. Russo arrived at the airport without a ticket and made his way to a restricted area leading to the runway before two Border Police on duty attempted to stop him. He managed to free himself from the officers before running on to the tarmac and 'throwing himself into one of the two turbofans' on the Volotea Airbus A319 flight V73511 from Milan to Asturias. New footage showed the moment he took his own life. Russo was seen jogging towards the plane's starboard side, and jumping at the side of the jet engine. Failing to gain purchase, he fell backwards and quickly got up as ground staff chased him. He appeared to take a wide berth of the front of the starboard engine, but was seen taking a running leap towards the port side engine. As he jumped into the engine's blades, ground staff were seen holding their heads in horror. The man's body fell lifeless to the floor as one airport worker was seen holding her hands to her face in shock. Passengers onboard the Asturias-bound plane revealed how terrifying it was to witness the incident. One Spanish passenger on board at the time of the incident told La Nueva España: 'Suddenly, we heard a noise and a bang. 'Some people saw something through the window and put their hands to their heads. They told us it was best not to look out, because what was happening was very unpleasant.' The woman, from Llanera in Asturias, described how the plane had just repositioned on a reserve runway and was taxiing slowly toward the take-off strip. 'We don't know exactly what happened,' she said. Moments later, the pilot addressed the passengers in a 'shaken' voice, informing them that there had been a 'very serious problem involving a person.' On the scene, police officers were joined by Flying Squad personnel and specialists within the Bergamo Police Headquarters' Scientific Unit, who were in charge of the investigations. The prosecutor on duty from the Prosecutor's Office was also present. As he jumped into the engine's blades, ground staff were seen holding their heads in horror Police sources said the man had a history of 'drug problems'. A witness to the horrific incident told Italian news outlet la Repubblica that he saw the man running away from a steward and towards the aircraft. 'I wasn't on that plane, I was boarding another plane next to it and we saw everything', he said. 'He ran towards the right side. The he ran and [was] sucked by the left side motor.' 'I can't describe it as pleasant', he added. The plane, which has engines that can spin at nearly 15,000 rotations per minute, completing the 'pushback' move to exit the parking area. Following the incident, airliner Voltea took to X, stating: 'We regret to confirm flight V73511 from BGY-OVD was involved in an incident at Milan-Bergamo Airport at 10:35h. 'One person not onboard and not affiliated with the company was seriously injured. 'All 154 passengers and 6 crew are safe. A new flight is scheduled for 15:55'. Flights scheduled to arrive at the airport, which is one of Italy 's biggest - were diverted following the 'fatal accident'. One flight was diverted to Bologna, two were redirected to Verona, and six were sent to Milan Malpensa. Eight departing flights were cancelled after operations at the airport were suspended at 10:20am, with air traffic later resuming. Sacbo, the operator of the Bergamo airport, said: 'An incident that occurred on the taxiway, the causes of which are being investigated by law enforcement.' Flightradar24 data shows flight V73511 from Milan to Asturias was on the move for only one minute and 55 seconds before the accident occurred In an earlier update posted to X, the Lombardy Airports Association wrote: 'Traffic to and from #orio #Bgy is suspended due to a serious issue on the apron. 'Possible delays, diversions, and cancellations throughout the morning. Updates will follow'. According to FlightRadar information, 19 cancellations were recorded from Milan Bergamo Airport before operations resumed.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
I saw Milan airport horror unfold when man was sucked into engine… we feared it was a terror attack after security botch
SECURITY at a Milan airport has come under scrutiny after a man broke onto the runway and died when he was sucked into a plane's jet engine. Witnesses to the horrific sequence at Orio al Serio Airport have revealed their doubts about security BEFORE the incident - and feared a terrorist had slipped through. 7 7 7 7 Andrea Russo, a 35-year-old builder from Calcinate in Italy, was able to run through the terminal, bust through a security door and then sprint onto the tarmac. One Brit passenger, Ryan Trumpeter, 37, was on a Ryanair plane to Manchester on the same runway when the drama unfolded - and he witnessed the emergency response while his flight was delayed. Ryan, from West Bromwich, told The Sun: 'Our pilot had no idea what was going on, but told everyone to look to their right because there had been an incident. "The whole plane was really confused - at first we thought it might have been a terrorist incident, that's what people were saying." Word finally got round that a man had died after breaking onto the runway. Training manager Ryan said that - along with other passengers - he was not particularly surprised to hear about the security lapse. He noticed going through security that the standards were "crap" compared to British airports. One scene in particular inside the terminal had made him particularly concerned. Ryan said: "While we were going through the security gates, there was a man going absolutely mental at the staff. He was shouting in their face and just going crazy. "There was a policeman right there but he wasn't doing anything, just holding his hand up. "If that had been in the UK, he'd definitely have been escorted away. "At the other end, other security officers were busy training a group of staff." Ryan is not the only one asking urgent questions about the security operation at Orio al Serio. Sources familiar with airport's system said the man's path through restricted areas was both rapid and shocking, La Voce del Patriota reported. As Italy 's third busiest airport, the site is equipped with layers of checks, barriers, and surveillance. Yet the man allegedly bypassed them all, on foot, in broad daylight, and under pursuit. 7 Aviation authorities and police are now under pressure to explain how someone with no clearance managed to access the runway so quickly — and why intervention came too late. The builder reportedly drove his Fiat 500 the wrong way into the airport arrivals area and ditched his car near the terminal. After entering the ground-floor terminal, he is said to have forced his way through a security door in a matter of seconds. The door led directly from the arrivals hall to the aircraft parking area — a supposedly high-security zone. He was spotted by a police officer and chased, but still managed to sprint across the tarmac and reach a Volotea Airbus A319 just as it was preparing for taxiing. The authorities are now facing tough questions about how this could have been allowed to happen at one of Italy's busiest travel hubs. 7 An airline spokesperson said: "A person, who was not a passenger or airport personnel, trespassed onto the runway while the aircraft was preparing for takeoff. "Sadly, the person was struck by the engine and has passed away. "The airline deeply regrets this tragic incident and extends its condolences to the family of the person involved. "All 154 passengers on board, along with the 6 Volotea crew members, are physically safe. "Passengers were promptly deboarded and taken to a designated area, where provisions were made available. Psychological support was also offered to both passengers and crew members." Giovanni Sanga, CEO of the group which operates Milan Bergamo Airport, offered his "personal condolences to Andrea's family. He said: "The dramatic event has shocked the entire airport community. "First of all, I would like to express my personal condolences and those of the company to the victim's family, to whom we are close in this terrible moment." While waiting on the tarmac, Ryan could see "loads of police and fire engines", which "made a barrier" in front of the Volotea plane. He said: 'We managed to take off about an hour-and-a-half later - we were the only flight that didn't have to disembark. 'It's all just really odd. Someone shouldn't be able to just run onto the tarmac like that past all the security."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Man ‘sucked into plane engine and killed' on major international airport runway as jet prepared to take off
A man has been killed after being sucked into a jet engine at a major international airport, Italian media reports. Flights were briefly suspended at Milan Bergamo Airport on Tuesday morning after a "fatal accident" involving a Volotea commercial plane. The victim, who was in his 30s, was not a passenger on Flight V73511 bound for Asturias Airport in Spain. He is believed to have broken into Italy's third-busiest airport by driving the wrong way down a road. The victim then abandoned his vehicle and ran towards the terminal. A person has been sucked into an aircraft engine on the taxiway at Milan Bergamo Airport in Italy on Tuesday morning, the country's media the airport's operator, said flights were suspended at 10:20 a.m. local time "due to a problem that occurred on the… — Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) July 8, 2025 Once inside the arrivals area, the man is said to have opened a security door that leads directly to the aircraft parking area. Witnesses said the victim was chased by police officers as he sprinted across the runway, according to La voce del Patriota. Sources then said the man was pulled into the Volotea airplane as it completed the 'pushback' move prior to exit the parking area prior to take off. The Airbus A319 is powered by two turbofan engines, with rotors that can spin at 15,000 rotations per minute. Footage from the airport shows emergency services gathered near the left engine of a Volotea plane, which was carrying 154 passengers and six crew. Investigators are working on the possibility that the victim's actions were deliberate and 'premeditated suicide'. The most accredited hypothesis is that of a voluntary act, a premeditated suicide In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, 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.' In total, around 19 flights were axed from 10am, according to Flightradar24 data. However, airport operator SACBO said air traffic resumed at 12pm local time. If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@ or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Tourists' horror as Milan airport trespasser sucked into jet engine ‘seconds after dumping car & bursting past security'
THE airport trespasser who was fatally sucked into a jet engine reportedly managed to reach the aircraft in a matter of seconds. The unidentified 35-year-old Italian reportedly bypassed multiple layers of protection before reaching a moving plane at Milan Bergamo Airport. 7 7 Tuesday's horror incident has since raised questions about how the man was able to even reach the tarmac at one of Italy's busiest airports. He reportedly entered the airport the wrong way by car, abandoned the vehicle near the terminal, and then forced his way through a ground-level security door in a matter of seconds - all while being chased by police. The door leads directly from the arrivals hall to the aircraft parking area — a supposedly high-security zone. The man allegedly gained access to the terminal's ground floor arrivals area, opened a door meant only for authorized personnel, and entered the operational airside zone without triggering an effective response in time, reported Il Fatto Quotidiano. He was reportedly spotted by a police officer and chased, but still managed to sprint across the tarmac and reach a Volotea Airbus A319 just as it was performing its pushback maneuver. The aircraft, preparing to depart for Asturias, Spain, was said to be already in motion when the man got close and was fatally sucked into the engine. The trespasser, who was neither a passenger nor an airport employee, had no association with the airline, according to Volotea. Sources familiar with airport operations said the man's path through restricted areas was both rapid and shocking, La Voce del Patriota reported. The Italian outlet added that the episode has since raised questions about the security measures adopted at Bergamo Airport, also known as Orio al Serio. Authorities are now facing scrutiny over how the man was able to breach such a sensitive area so quickly — especially at one of Italy's busiest travel hubs, known for its tight protocols. 7 Italy's third busiest airport, Orio al Serio is equipped with layers of checks, barriers, and surveillance. Yet, the man allegedly bypassed them all, on foot, in broad daylight, and under pursuit. Aviation authorities and police are now under pressure to explain how someone with no clearance managed to access the runway so quickly — and why intervention came too late. According to La voce del Patriota, investigators are working on the possibility that the man's actions were deliberate and premeditated. 'The most accredited hypothesis, although still under consideration, is that of a voluntary act, a premeditated suicide,' sources told the Italian outlet. All flight operations at Orio al Serio were suspended from 10.20am to 12pm - with numerous flights cancelled, delayed and diverted. 7 7 By 11.50am local time, a total of nine flights had already been diverted - one to Bologna, two to Verona, and six rerouted to Milan Malpensa. Ryanair flights departing for Crotone, Katowice, Prague, Zadar, Tirana, Kos, Malta, Naples, Porto, Alghero, Dusseldorf (Eurowings) were among the many cancellations, reports Milano Today. Air traffic resumed at 12pm local time, according to airport operator SACBO. Milano Bergamo is ranked as Italy's third busiest airport, having handled as many as 17.4 million passengers last year. A significant portion of its traffic is driven by budget airline Ryanair. Together with Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa, it is a part of the Milan airport system, which is the biggest in Italy in terms of passenger volume. You're Not Alone EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You're Not Alone. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, 0800 585 858 Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, 0300 123 3393 Papyrus, 0800 068 41 41 Samaritans, 116 123
New York Times
4 days ago
- New York Times
Man Dies at Milan Airport After Being Sucked Into Jet Engine, Official Says
A man died at one of Milan's main airports on Tuesday after being sucked into a jet engine on the runway, an airport spokesman said. The man was neither a passenger nor an airport employee, according to an official for Sacbo, the company that manages Milan Bergamo Airport. The official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to be quoted. Flight operations at the airport were suspended at 10:20 a.m. local time because of 'a problem' on the taxiway, Sacbo said in a statement, and resumed at noon. The authorities were investigating the incident, the official said. He did not respond to questions about the airline the plane belonged to or how the man had accessed the runway. Nineteen flights at the airport were canceled and several were delayed, according to FlightAware, a company that tracks flight information. This is a developing story and will be updated.
