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Tragedy Strikes Milan Airport: Man Pulled into Plane Engine

7/9/2025

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A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Milan Bergamo Airport when 35-year-old Andrea Russo was tragically pulled into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319. Russo, who had evaded security, dashed onto the runway just as the plane was set to depart for Asturias, Spain. The incident led to a nearly two-hour suspension of flights, leaving the airport in shock.

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Story summary

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Milan Bergamo Airport when 35-year-old Andrea Russo was tragically pulled into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319. Russo, who had evaded security, dashed onto the runway just as the plane was set to depart for Asturias, Spain. The incident led to a nearly two-hour suspension of flights, leaving the airport in shock.