A deceased stowaway was discovered in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines flight that arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina from Europe. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating the death after maintenance staff found the body Sunday morning. Authorities have not released the identity of the individual nor details of how they accessed the aircraft. This incident is a grim reminder of the dangers stowaways face, given the harsh conditions within the landing gear, and law enforcement is seeking any information related to the case.
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Following Sunday’s deadly Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport, another Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 experienced a landing gear malfunction, forcing it to return to Gimpo International Airport. The aircraft, carrying 161 passengers, landed safely after a reported malfunction shortly after takeoff. Passengers were transferred to a different plane and continued their journey to Jeju Island. The Sunday crash, involving a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, resulted in 179 fatalities, with initial investigations pointing to a potential landing gear malfunction possibly caused by a bird strike.
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Air Canada Flight 2259, operated by PAL Airlines, experienced a suspected landing gear malfunction upon arrival at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, resulting in a skidding landing and a subsequent fire on one side of the aircraft. The 73 passengers and crew evacuated the plane, with some reporting minor injuries despite a significant drop to the runway and the presence of fire and smoke. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched an investigation into the incident, which temporarily closed a runway and caused flight disruptions. Air Canada will retrieve passengers’ belongings once the investigation is complete.
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A Jeju Air flight from Thailand crashed at South Korea’s Muan International Airport, resulting in a death toll that rose to 47. The plane, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, veered off the runway and struck a wall, sparking a fire. Initial reports suggest bird contact and subsequent landing gear malfunction as the cause. This incident follows a recent Azerbaijani Airlines crash, highlighting aviation safety concerns.
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John Q. Hosedrinker