A dead stowaway has been discovered in the wheel of one of KLM airline’s aircraft that took-off from Lagos.
How an undocumented passenger found his way into the aircraft wheel is yet to be ascertained but an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to a statement issued by the airline, the dead stowaway was discovered in the wheel well of the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777 (registered PH-BQM on Monday, April 17th, 2023.
The statement declared: “This morning, a deceased stowaway was discovered in the wheel well of a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777 (registered PH-BQM).
“The aircraft originated from Lagos, Nigeria. It’s currently unknown how and when the man was able to climb into the aircraft; an investigation has been launched.
“The aircraft originated from Lagos, Nigeria. It’s currently unknown how and when the man was able to climb into the aircraft; an investigation has been launched.
The passenger was believed to have died from hypothermia.
