Virgin engineer died after explosion in fuel tank
Summary
A Virgin Atlantic engineer, Georgie Buxton, died from a brain injury after an explosion inside a plane fuel tank at Heathrow Airport. The incident happened on June 11, 2026, and a police and safety investigation is ongoing.Key Facts
- Georgie Buxton, 23, was a Virgin Atlantic aircraft technician.
- The explosion occurred inside the fuel tank of a Boeing 787-900 jet.
- Buxton was working on checking a fuel leak when the non-combustion explosion happened.
- He suffered a traumatic brain injury and died on July 7, 2026, at St Mary's Hospital.
- Both technicians working in the tank wore breathing gear to protect against fuel fumes.
- The Metropolitan Police and Health and Safety Executive have launched a criminal investigation.
- An inquest into Buxton’s death has been opened but is currently suspended pending potential criminal charges.
- Virgin Atlantic expressed condolences to Buxton’s family and colleagues.
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