Summary

A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 upon its arrival in Maui from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Dec. 24.

The deceased person’s identity and how they accessed the wheel well, which is only reachable from outside the plane, remain unknown.

The aircraft had previously flown from Sao Paulo to Chicago before continuing to Maui.

United Airlines and Maui Police are investigating the incident. No further details have been released as the story develops.

  • MTK@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    The idea that you imagine that these people are trying to save money and just decided to not buy a ticket is both hilarious and sadly possible

    • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      15 hours ago

      I think the point is that, if they can afford the equipment that would need to even possibly survive, then they can afford to just buy a ticket.