Man Killed After Being Sucked Into Jet Engine at Milan Bergamo Airport, All Flights Suspended for Hours
- Victor Nwoko
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
Flight operations at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended for nearly two hours on Tuesday after a man was fatally sucked into the engine of a taxiing aircraft, prompting a full-scale emergency response and ongoing investigation.
The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m. local time as an Airbus A319, operated by low-cost carrier Volotea, was preparing to depart for Asturias in northern Spain. The aircraft had completed boarding and was taxiing on the runway when the man approached and was pulled into the engine.
The airport, located approximately 37 miles east of Milan, confirmed that flight operations were halted “due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway.” The closure remained in effect until noon, resulting in the cancellation of at least eight departures and the diversion of incoming flights to nearby airports in Bologna, Verona, and Milan Malpensa.
Police and firefighters were quickly dispatched to the scene, and authorities launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances of the fatal event. Early reports indicate that the victim was not a passenger or airport employee. According to preliminary findings, the man may have breached airport security and entered the active runway with the intent to take his own life.
While the identity of the deceased has not yet been disclosed, Italian authorities have not ruled out suicide as a motive. The tragic incident has raised serious questions about airport security and perimeter monitoring, particularly in high-traffic international hubs.
The Airbus A319 involved in the incident remains grounded pending the outcome of the investigation.
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