A stowaway was found dead in the landing gear of an American Airlines aircraft that had recently arrived from Europe, WCNC Charlotte reports.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department discovered the body Sunday morning while maintenance crews were working on the plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
The stowaway was found in the landing gear compartment shortly after 9 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene by airport division officers, police said.
A death investigation is underway.
“We are working with law enforcement on its investigation,” American Airlines said in a statement.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s tip line at 704-432-8477 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 704-334-1600.
Source link
