United Flight Lands in Hawaii with Body Found in Wheel Well
A shocking discovery was made on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Hawaii, as a body was found in the wheel well upon landing at Kahului Airport in Maui on Tuesday afternoon. The unidentified deceased person, believed to be a stowaway, was found in one of the compartments housing the plane’s landing gear.
Investigation Underway
United Airlines confirmed the distressing find and stated that the wheel well where the body was located was only accessible from outside the aircraft. They have not provided any further details on the deceased individual, leaving many questions unanswered. The airline is currently collaborating with authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into this tragic incident.
Mystery Surrounds Access to Wheel Well
One of the key mysteries surrounding this discovery is how and when the person gained access to the wheel well. With limited information available, it remains unclear how the individual managed to enter such a dangerous and inaccessible area of the aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration has yet to comment on the matter, adding to the air of mystery shrouding this tragic event.
Stowaway Survival Challenges
Stowaways who hide in wheel wells or cargo holds of planes face extreme temperatures ranging from -50 to -60 degrees Celsius, as well as a severe lack of oxygen. While the survival rate for such stowaways is typically low, there have been rare cases where individuals have miraculously survived the perilous journey.
In a recent incident, a person was discovered alive in the undercarriage of an Algerian carrier’s aircraft in Paris, highlighting the dangers and risks associated with stowing away in aircraft wheel wells. Another stowaway was found alive in the wheel section of a Cargolux freight plane that arrived in Amsterdam from Africa earlier this year, underscoring the resilience and sheer will to survive displayed by some individuals despite the odds stacked against them.
As authorities continue to investigate this tragic incident, the aviation community is left grappling with the complexities and challenges surrounding stowaways on commercial flights. The circumstances leading to this individual’s untimely death remain a somber reminder of the risks and dangers associated with such desperate attempts to travel.