An airport employee within the US has died after being sucked right into a aircraft engine, officers have stated.

The worker, who has not been named, was "ingested" into an engine at San Antonio International Airport in Texas on Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated.

The incident occurred at 10.25pm native time when a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles taxied to its gate on one engine.

It isn't clear how the individual was sucked into the engine and the NTSB is investigating the incident.

According to the Federal Aviation Authority, the worker was a ramp employee.

In a press release, the airport stated: "We are deeply saddened by this incident and are working with authorities as they begin their investigation.

"We will share extra info as particulars develop into obtainable."

Delta Air Lines said it was "heartbroken" over the incident and the loss of a member of its "aviation household".

"Our hearts and full help are with their household, pals and family members throughout this troublesome time," it added.

An analogous incident additionally occurred late final yr in Alabama, when an airport worker was pulled into a plane engine.