An American Airlines employee has died at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to unknown trauma. The incident occurred outside the terminal where aircraft park at gates, and the cause of death has not yet been announced. American Airlines has stated they are unable to provide further information until the investigation is complete, but issued a statement expressing their condolences and support for the family and team members of the deceased employee. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has experienced several security and safety incidents in recent years, including a near-miss collision between a FedEx jet and a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 in February and the death of a man who entered the runway in May of 2020.