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News18
7 days ago
- News18
Caught On Cam: Man Dies At Milan Airport After Being Sucked Into Jet's Engine
Last Updated: A 34-year-old man died after being pulled into a Volotea aircraft engine at Milan Bergamo Airport. He was not a passenger and had a history of drug problems. 35-year-old man was killed after being 'sucked" into the engine of a plane earlier this week. As per the latest development into the matter, the police sources said that the man, identified as Corriere della Sera, was recovering from history of drug problems and was trying to 'rebuild his life'. The tragic incident occurred Tuesday morning as a plane operated by Spanish carrier Volotea was preparing for departure to Asturias in northwestern Spain, according to news report. As per a report by People, Russo broke into a restricted area on the runway at Milan airport and allegedly an into the engine of a Volotea Airlines jet. He threw himself into one of the jet's turbofan. The airport sources quoted by the local media outlets mentioned that the man ran onto the tarmac while the aircraft was taxiing and was fatally sucked into one of its engines. The incident was caught on camera and the footage shows Russo running towards the plane after breaking free from border police officers. The individual, who was not a passenger or affiliated with the airline, was described as 'seriously injured" in an initial statement from Volotea. The airline confirmed that all 154 passengers and six crew members on board were unharmed and were being offered psychological support. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the man managed to access the restricted airside area. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Italy First Published:
Arab Times
7 days ago
- Arab Times
Man Sucked Into Plane Engine, Dies On Tarmac In Italy
ROME, July 13: In a tragic incident earlier this week at Milan Bergamo International Airport in Italy, a man lost his life after bypassing airport security and being pulled into the engine of an aircraft preparing for departure. The event occurred on July 8, when witnesses saw the man driving the wrong way down a road to access the airport. He abandoned his vehicle and entered the arrivals area before reportedly using an emergency exit to reach the runway. According to authorities, the man—who was neither a passenger nor an airport employee—ran toward the aircraft and voluntarily approached the engine. Despite urgent attempts by airport security and police to intercept him, they were unable to stop him in time. The aircraft, operated by Spanish low-cost airline Volotea, was grounded following the incident. The airline confirmed the event in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying: 'We regret to confirm flight V73511 from BGY to OVD was involved in an incident at Milan-Bergamo Airport at 10:35 a.m. One individual, not on board and unaffiliated with the company, was seriously injured. All 154 passengers and 6 crew members are safe. We are providing psychological support and cooperating fully with Italian authorities.'
Khaleej Times
12-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Video: Man jumps into plane engine, dies on tarmac in Italy
In a tragic incident at Milan Bergamo International Airport in Italy earlier this week, a man bypassed security and got pulled into the engine of an aircraft. On July 8, eyewitnesses saw the man drive the wrong way down a road to enter the airport, abandon his vehicle, and make his way to the arrivals area, according to media reports. He then reportedly accessed the runway through an emergency exit before running toward the aircraft, which was preparing for departure. According to police, the man ran onto the runway and voluntarily approached the aircraft engine. He was not a passenger or an airport employee, a spokesperson for the airport said to media. Watch the video, below: Despite efforts by police and airport security to intercept him, they were unable to stop the man in time. The flight was grounded following the incident. Volotea, the Spanish low-cost airline, issued a statement on X: 'We regret to confirm flight V73511 from BGY to OVD was involved in an incident at Milan-Bergamo Airport at 10.35am. One individual not onboard and unaffiliated with the company was seriously injured. All 154 passengers and 6 crew members are safe. We are providing psychological support and are cooperating fully with Italian authorities.'
Metro
11-07-2025
- Metro
Last moments of man who ran towards plane and died after falling into jet engine
These are the final moments of a man who reportedly took his own life by jumping into a plane's jet engine. Andrea Russo, 35, entered the terminal at Milan Bergamo Airport and abandoned his car before running through the airport without a ticket on Tuesday. The builder made his way to a restricted area which leads to a runway, with two Border Police officers trying to stop him. Despite grabbing hold of him, Andrea managed to free himself and ran onto the tarmac and 'threw himself into one of the two turbofans' on the Volotea Airbus A319 flight V73511 from Milan to Asturias. Footage shows him jogging toward the plane and jumping at the side of the jet engine. After crashing back down, he took a running leap towards the engine and onto the blades. Ground staff can be seen holding their heads in horror as Andrea's body falls to the floor. Police sources said the man had a history of 'drug problems', but he had been in recovery to 'try and rebuild his life'. 'We are investigating about possible relationships with the airport or the world of planes', local prosecutor Maurizio Romanelli told reporters. 'In the car with which he arrived at the airport, heaps of all kinds of material were found but we couldn't find anything that could give any kind of explanation'. Volotea Airlines 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. More Trending 'Psychological support was also offered to both passengers and crew members. The affected passengers were rebooked on another Volotea flight that departed at 16:43h local time and landed in Asturias at 18:50h local time. 'The airline also deployed additional staff at Asturias Airport to receive passengers and provide support upon arrival. Volotea has fully cooperated with local authorities and Milan-Bergamo Airport throughout the investigation. 'The airline would like to express its gratitude to its crew for their swift response and support of passengers, as well as to its passengers for their cooperation during this difficult situation. 'The safety and well-being of Volotea's passengers, crew, and airport partners is the airline's top priority. The airline expresses its condolences once again to all those affected by this incident.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Lufthansa CEO's wife 'runs over and kills woman crossing the road' on family holiday MORE: When is the next Club World Cup and where could it be held? MORE: Superyacht stewardess found dead with throat slashed in boat's engine room
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Chilling moment man ran past airport staff before throwing himself into engine
Andrea Russo, 35, horrified onlookers at Milan Bergamo Airport after he threw himself into the blades of a plane engine - airport employees were seen holding their heads in shock Photos have captured the chilling moment a man ran past airport employees before throwing himself into a plane engine. Andrea Russo, 35, from Calcinate, near Bergamo, Italy, entered Milan Bergamo Airport after abandoning his ref Fiat 500 car on Tuesday morning. He arrived at the airport without a ticket and raced into a restricted area leading to the runway before Border Police tried to stop him. But Russo managed to evade officers and made his way onto the tarmac before "throwing himself into one of the two turbofans" of the Volotea Airbus A319 flight V73511 from Milan to Asturias, in Spain. New footage captured the moment Russo was jogging toward the plane and as he jumping towards the port side engine. He then leaped into the engine's blades with airport employees on the runway holding their heads in horror. Russo's body fell lifeless to the floor shortly afterward. The Mirror has chosen not to show this footage due to the graphic nature. A Spanish passenger on board the plane at the time told La Nueva España said: "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 Asturias, said the plane was preparing to take-off. She added: "We don't know exactly what happened." The pilot later addressed passengers in a "shaken" voice and told them there had been a "very serious problem involving a person." Officers arrived at the scene to carry out an investigation of the site. Sources told local outlets said Russo had a history of "drug problems." A witness told Italian outlet La Repubblica that a man ran toward the aircraft. He added: "I wasn't on that plane, I was boarding another plane next to it and we saw everything. He ran towards the right side. The he ran and [was] sucked by the left side motor. I can't describe it as pleasant." A statement shared to X/ Twitter by Volotea said: "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." The incident caused on flight to be diverted to Bologna with two others being sent to Verona and another six redirected to Milan Malpensa. In an earlier updated 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." In response to the incident, Giovanni Sanga, CEO of the group which operated Milan Bergamo Airport, expressed his "personal condolences" to the man's family. He added that the man actively "approached the aircraft of a scheduled flight" in the harrowing final moments before his death. Mr Sanga 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." Mr Sanga added: "From the very beginning, in addition to ensuring the immediate management of the emergency and assistance to passengers and crew, we turned our attention to the colleagues who witnessed the episode and were deeply affected by it. "At 10:35am on July 8, at Milan Bergamo airport, a person, neither a passenger nor an employee of companies operating at the airport, despite the prompt counteraction of the police forces present, managed to enter the aircraft apron, then reaching the taxiway. Here he approached the aircraft of a scheduled flight, stationary and with its engines running, losing his life. "The exact dynamics of the incident are being examined by the judicial authorities to whom SACBO (The Bergamo Milan airport authority) continues to provide all the necessary collaboration. The company, in coordination with the relevant bodies, immediately activated emergency procedures and assistance to the flight passengers, crew and ground personnel involved, also making psychological support services available."
