Two bodies were tragically discovered in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane that had just landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. The discovery, made during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection, has sparked a full investigation.
Authorities are working to identify the victims, who are believed to be males, but their identities have not yet been released.
It is still unclear how the two individuals ended up in the plane’s landing gear, though instances of people attempting to stow away in unpressurized areas of aircraft—such as wheel wells—are not uncommon.
This highly dangerous practice often leads to tragic outcomes, as temperatures in these compartments can plummet to below freezing, oxygen is scarce, and the risk of being crushed by the plane’s wheels is significant.
Authorities are now analyzing surveillance footage and any available evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are working to provide answers to the families of the victims and the broader community.
