2 found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment after flight, airline says
SUMMARY
Two individuals were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue Airbus A320-232 after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday evening. The discovery occurred during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection following the plane's arrival from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport as flight 1801. The aircraft landed at 11:03 p.m., according to Flightradar24. JetBlue released a statement on Tuesday, expressing heartbreak over the situation and confirming that the identities of the deceased and the circumstances of how they accessed the plane remain under investigation. The airline pledged full cooperation with authorities to determine what happened. Airport officials reported no disruptions to operations due to the incident. The tragic event raises questions about airport security and the risks associated with unauthorized access to aircraft.
