Airport Worker Killed Baggage Handler Dies After Hair Gets Stuck In Belt Loader At New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport

The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans when the woman who worked for GAT Airline Ground Support, which has a contract with Frontier, was working to unload an incoming aircraft after it landed when her hair became to stick to the loader belt. ABC News’ New Orleans affiliate WGNO said that later Wednesday afternoon, the employer identified the woman as Jermani Thompson, 26. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear, but GAT CEO Mike Hugh confirmed to ABC News in a statement that the female victim was seriously injured and later died as a result of the incident. “What we know so far is that her hair became entangled with the machinery of the loader belt,” Hough said. “We are devastated and are supporting her family and friends as best we can.” WGNO obtained a statement from Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, regarding the incident. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our GAT ground support team member,” said Dolloile. “Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport extends its sincere condolences to her family and friends, as well as our partners at GAT and Fontier Airlines. [The victim] he was part of our family at the airport and we will continue to support each other in any way we can during this difficult time.” Hough asked people to send their best wishes to the victim’s family as well as everyone at their station in New Orleans following the crash. Copyright © 2022 WABC-TV. All rights reserved.

title: “Airport Worker Killed Baggage Handler Dies After Hair Gets Stuck In Belt Loader At New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-03” author: “Christopher Moyer”

The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans when the woman who worked for GAT Airline Ground Support, which has a contract with Frontier, was working to unload an incoming aircraft after it landed when her hair became to stick to the loader belt. ABC News’ New Orleans affiliate WGNO said that later Wednesday afternoon, the employer identified the woman as Jermani Thompson, 26. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear, but GAT CEO Mike Hugh confirmed to ABC News in a statement that the female victim was seriously injured and later died as a result of the incident. “What we know so far is that her hair became entangled with the machinery of the loader belt,” Hough said. “We are devastated and are supporting her family and friends as best we can.” WGNO obtained a statement from Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, regarding the incident. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our GAT ground support team member,” said Dolloile. “Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport extends its sincere condolences to her family and friends, as well as our partners at GAT and Fontier Airlines. [The victim] he was part of our family at the airport and we will continue to support each other in any way we can during this difficult time.” Hough asked people to send their best wishes to the victim’s family as well as everyone at their station in New Orleans following the crash. Copyright © 2022 WABC-TV. All rights reserved.