JBT AeroTech employee killed by exploding jet bridge tire at John Wayne Airport
[FATALITY]Feb 12, 2019 · JBT Corporation · JBT Automated Guided Vehicles · Chalfont, Pennsylvania, USA
Failure Mode
FATALITY
Event Date
Feb 12, 2019
Primary Entity
JBT Corporation
Robotic Platform
JBT Automated Guided Vehicles
Jurisdiction / Location
Chalfont, Pennsylvania, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Original claim shown above is no longer asserted. See the retraction notice for context.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/one-dead-tire-explodes-john-wayne-airport/3349/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/one-dead-tire-explodes-john-wayne-airport/3349/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in JBT AeroTech employee killed by exploding jet bridge tire at John Wayne Airport?
A JBT AeroTech employee was fatally injured when a 4-foot-tall jet bridge tire exploded during maintenance at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. The worker was performing repairs on the tire when it exploded, causing fatal injuries. JBT AeroTech was a division of JBT Corporation that produced airport ground support equipment. This incident was later retracted; see the retraction banner at the top of the page for the correction.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on February 12, 2019 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in JBT AeroTech employee killed by exploding jet bridge tire at John Wayne Airport?
JBT Automated Guided Vehicles by JBT Corporation is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Chalfont, Pennsylvania, USA.
Has anyone responded to JBT AeroTech employee killed by exploding jet bridge tire at John Wayne Airport?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of JBT AeroTech employee killed by exploding jet bridge tire at John Wayne Airport?
This incident is retracted on the DEPLOY registry. The page remains so the correction reaches readers, but the incident is suppressed from aggregate counts (company / model / location) so it no longer counts against anyone.