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mahatmakanejeeves

(61,942 posts)
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 03:49 PM Dec 25

Body discovered in wheel well of plane at Maui airport

Body discovered in wheel well of plane at Maui airport

United Airlines said the body was found after the Boeing 787-10 landed in Kahului on a non-stop flight from Chicago.

By HNN Staff
Published: Dec. 24, 2024 at 11:55 PM EST | Updated: 16 hours ago

KAHULUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - An investigation is underway after a person was found dead in the wheel well of a plane at Maui’s Kahului Airport on Christmas Eve.

In a statement, United Airlines confirmed a body was found Tuesday after flight 202, a Boeing 787-10, arrived in Kahului from Chicago.

The body was discovered in the wheel well of one of the aircraft’s main landing gears, the airline said. ... “The wheel well was only accessible from outside of the aircraft. At this time, it is not clear how or when the person accessed the wheel well,” United Airlines said in a statement. ... “United is working with law enforcement authorities on the investigation,” the statement said.

The Maui Police Department is also investigating, but did not release any details. ... State officials said operations at the airport were normal and not affected by this incident.

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Body discovered in wheel well of plane at Maui airport (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Dec 25 OP
I believe that may be a Darwin Award. rsdsharp Dec 25 #1
Dont understand how in 2024 people dont know they'll freeze or choke to death. Callie1979 Dec 25 #2
Were they hoping to get the external flying passager's fare. magicarpet Dec 25 #3
Ya can't fix stupid... GiqueCee Dec 25 #4

rsdsharp

(10,350 posts)
1. I believe that may be a Darwin Award.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 03:57 PM
Dec 25

9+ hours at about 35,000 feet at -50° F and no oxygen. But it’s a free trip to Hawaii for Christmas!

magicarpet

(17,209 posts)
3. Were they hoping to get the external flying passager's fare.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 04:36 PM
Dec 25

Would you like a hot cocoa, a hot toddy, or a cup of soup during your flight ?

They had no clue about the error of their ways?

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