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health-and-safety2 years ago

"Family Reveals Mental Health Struggles of Man Who Died in SLC Airport Jet Engine Incident"

Kyler Efinger, a man with bipolar disorder, tragically died after entering a jet engine at Salt Lake International Airport during a manic episode, possibly triggered by the stress of missing his flight and the news of his dying grandfather. His family described the challenges he faced with his mental health, including the difficulty in obtaining professional help, and expressed a desire to support others dealing with bipolar disorder in his memory. They are awaiting further details from security footage and a toxicology report.

news-accident2 years ago

"Fatal Incident at SLC Airport: Man Dies Inside Airliner Engine"

A 30-year-old man died at Salt Lake City International Airport after breaching a security door and crawling into the engine of a Delta plane bound for San Francisco. The incident, which occurred on Monday night, led to the cancellation of the flight and rebooking of passengers. The man was found unconscious in the engine and pronounced dead at the scene. Operations at the airport were not broadly affected, but an investigation involving local and federal authorities is ongoing.