Person found dead in wheel well of United flight

A shocking and tragic discovery was made on Christmas Eve on a flight from Chicago to Maui. A spokesperson for United Airlines confirmed that upon arrival at Kahului Airport in Maui, a body was found in the wheel well of one of the main landing gears on a United aircraft. Flight 202, which departed from O’Hare Airport at 9:30 a.m. on December 24, landed at Maui’s Kahului Airport at 2:12 p.m. local time, according to United Airlines’ website. The plane involved in the incident was a Boeing 787-10.

The airline spokesperson stated that the wheel well was only accessible from outside the aircraft, raising questions about how and when the person accessed it. The identity of the individual found dead in the wheel well has not yet been disclosed. United Airlines is currently cooperating with law enforcement authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

This is not the first time that stowaways have been found attempting to travel in the wheel well of an aircraft. In 2019, a stowaway was found on an Azeri Airlines flight from Azerbaijan to Russia, which had deviated from its intended course by hundreds of miles. The stowaway was among dozens who lost their lives in the crash.

In another incident, a woman climbed onto the wing of an Alaska Airlines plane at Seattle airport due to anxiety. These incidents highlight the dangers and risks associated with unauthorized access to aircraft and the potential consequences of such actions.

United Airlines is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its passengers and crew members. The airline is working diligently with investigators to determine how the individual ended up in the wheel well of the aircraft. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on identifying the deceased individual and understanding the events that led to this tragic discovery.

As this story unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the importance of airport security measures and the need for vigilance in preventing unauthorized access to aircraft. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the individual found in the wheel well of the United flight from Chicago to Maui on Christmas Eve.