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| DELTA BOEING 757-251 N544US (MSN 26491) |
Two workers were killed, and another was severely injured when a tyre exploded inside Delta's main maintenance shop in Atlanta. Although most details have not been disclosed, the tyre was being serviced after being removed from an aircraft that arrived in Atlanta on Sunday night.
The incident took place at the Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility, specifically in the wheel and brake shop where tyres and related components are adjusted, repaired, and inspected. The tyre in question came from a Boeing 757 that had flown in from Las Vegas on Sunday night and was under maintenance at the time of the explosion.
Shrapnel from the exploding tyre fatally wounded two workers and severely injured a third. While specific details of the incident remain unknown, the risks associated with working on aircraft tyres are significantly high. Aircraft tyres are inflated to up to 450 psi with nitrogen, making any explosion extremely violent and abrupt.
Delta released a statement later both confirming the accident and explaining their part in the ongoing investigation:
"The Delta family is heartbroken at the loss of two team members and the injury of another following an incident this morning at the Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility. We have extended 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 site. We are now working with local authorities and conducting a full investigation to determine what happened."
Aircraft Information:
Airline: Delta Airlines
Code: DL/DAL
Aircraft: Boeing 757-232
Registration: N683DA
Serial Number: 27103
Engines: 2 x PW PW2037
First Flew: 03rd March 1993
Age: 31.5 Years Old
Thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends.
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