Operator error flips remote mower; repairs cost about $38,000

Jul 30, 2026

Airport staff reported a remote mower flipped on a steep hill during use; Central Garage repaired it and the manager said repairs totaled about $38,000 (nearly $39,000); HR discussed discipline but the department head had not pursued it.

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The airport manager described a remote, remote-controlled mower used on a steep hill that flipped over when a new operator attached the winch. Central Garage performed extensive repairs and the manager said the cost was "$38,000, almost $39,000," adding that the mower now functions though it "doesn't look beautiful."

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