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SAFE Air's engineer died during engine maintenance work

Wellington, New Zealand - The carrier wants to support the family

An engineer employed at Air New Zealand MRO provider SAFE Air died this morning meanwhile he was working on a C-130 Hercules aircraft's engine; the carrier didn't release much details, but sources reported that he was sucking into the engine. This morning, August 8, Miles Hunter, 51 years old, was working on the engine of the aircraft, which had been removed and inserted into an airline testing...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1132666
Rome, Italy, 08/08/2011 19:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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