(TheProudRepublic.com) – A mysterious discovery left travelers and airport staff in shock as a dead body was found lodged in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane upon landing at Maui’s Kahului Airport.
The body of an unidentified male was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane arriving from Chicago, exposing potential vulnerabilities in the nation’s air travel system.
United Airlines Flight 202, a Boeing 787-10, landed at Kahului Airport on Christmas Eve after departing from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Upon arrival, the ground crew made the grisly discovery of a deceased individual in the landing gear wheel well, an area only accessible from outside the aircraft.
United Airlines issued a statement confirming the discovery:
“Upon arrival at Kahului airport in Maui on Tuesday, a body was found in the wheel well of one of the main landing gears on a United aircraft. United is working with law enforcement authorities on the investigation.”
It added, “At this time, it is not clear how or when the person accessed the wheel well.” This admission underscores the urgent need for stricter security protocols.
Moreover, local law enforcement has taken charge of the investigation. The Maui Police Department stated they are “actively investigating” the incident but have released no further details about the deceased individual or how he managed to breach airport security.
Adding to the intrigue, the state Department of Transportation has yet to provide substantial details beyond confirming United’s revelations.
Meanwhile, airport operations have seen no disturbances, with flights continuing as scheduled.
The troubling incident coincided with American Airlines experiencing technical issues, leading to the temporary grounding of flights and nationwide delays, drawing a stark contrast to the uninterrupted operations in Maui.
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