SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio International Airport ground crew member died on Friday night after being sucked into a jet engine, officials say.
On Monday, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a suicide, due to blunt and sharp force injuries. The medical examiner's office and family identified the worker as 27-year-old David Renner.
The NTSB responded to the latest details in a statement on Monday.
“The NTSB will not be opening an investigation into this event. There were no operational safety issues with either the airplane or the airport,” an NTSB spokesperson said.
The family of Renner says he was working for a company that Delta Airlines contracts for ground support.
"We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of an aviation family member's life in San Antonio. Our hearts and full support are with their family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time,” a statement from Delta Airlines read.
Unifi Aviation, the company Renner worked for, told KENS 5 it will have grief counselors on site through Tuesday.
KENS 5 does not normally report on suicides, but we are updating the story as the cause of death was undetermined at first, and due to the public nature and impact of the incident.
If you or a loved one are having a mental health crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 9-8-8. San Antonio crisis lines include the Center for Health Care Services, which can be reached at 1-800-316-9241 or 210-223-SAFE (7233).
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