Mechanic sucked into jet engine

A mechanic was sucked into a jet engine and killed today while passengers were boarding a plane in El Paso, Texas, officials said.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2006 - 21:17

A mechanic was sucked into a jet engine and killed today while passengers were boarding a plane in El Paso, Texas, officials said.

National Transportation Safety Board spokeswoman Lauren Peduzzi said she did not know if any passengers saw the accident, which involved a Boeing 737-500 operated by Continental Airlines.

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Courts Heathrow Place: El Paso, Texas Person: Lauren Peduzzi Person: Peduzzi Organisation: National Transportation Safety Board Organisation: Continental airlines

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