2 dead, 1 injured in incident at Delta TechOps in Atlanta

ATLANTA – Two Delta employees were killed and another injured in an incident at the Delta Technical Operations Maintenance (also known as Delta TechOps) facility Tuesday morning.

Delta TechOps is responsible for maintenance and repairs for the airline. No further information has been released about the team members or the other injured person.

John LaughterExecutive Vice President, Chief of Operations and President of TechOps, sent the following “Note from John” following the incident.

TechOps team,

I am deeply saddened to share that three TechOps team members were involved in an accident that occurred early this morning at Atlanta TOC 3, Dept. 391 – Wheel & Brake Shop. Tragically, two of our team members involved have passed away and another team member sustained serious injuries. We extend our full support to their families during this difficult time and are conducting an investigation to determine what happened.

This news is heartbreaking for all of us. EAP staff will be on-site at the ATL TOC to support our teams for as long as needed. Please do not hesitate to contact EAP, your supervisor, or TechOps Human Resources if you need help or support. Spring Health counselors are also available 24/7 at [redacted].

Please know that your safety and well-being always come first and that your leaders are here for you. Please continue to take good care of yourself and others. We are all in this together and will get through this by supporting one another.

.John Laughter
President – ​​Delta TechOps, EVP and Chief of Operations

Delta Air Lines also released a statement after the fatal incident:

The Delta family is deeply saddened by 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 pledged our full support to family members and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.

The Delta family is grateful for the quick action of first responders and medical teams on the scene. We are now working with local authorities and conducting a full investigation to determine what happened.

The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Tuesday.

Sources told FOX 5 Atlanta that a tire removed from a plane exploded. This information has not been confirmed by Delta at this time.

According to FlightAware.com, the Boeing 757-200 aircraft arrived from Las Vegas, Nevada, shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday evening.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens also expressed his condolences.

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Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport told FOX 5 that operations at the airport were not impacted.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) released the following statement regarding the tragic incident at Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport involving Delta Air Lines workers:

“The IAM union, which represents over 100,000 members in the aviation industry across North America, stands in solidarity with the people of Atlanta and extends our deepest condolences to the families of the victims following the tragic incident that occurred this morning.

“As a union that cares about the well-being and safety of our members and the wider community, we will offer our resources to all those affected by this tragic event.

“We stand with Delta workers during this difficult time and call on Delta and the relevant authorities to quickly launch a thorough investigation to find out how this happened.”

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