Person Killed in Austin Plane Accident on Runway 17R at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin, Texas (May 8, 2020) – A man was struck and killed by a plane Thursday night, an Austin airport runway, according to authorities.

The accident happened just after 8:12 p.m., May 7, on Runway 17R at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Authorities said the unidentified man was on the runway when he was hit by a Southwest Airlines Flight 1392, a Boeing 737, which was arriving from Dallas.

The driver of an airport operations vehicle later found the man’s body on the runway. His name has not been released.

No further details regarding the accident were provided.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Most plane crashes are often caused by malfunctioning parts, communication problems, and pilot error. The outcome of these crashes is devastating.

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