A deceased stowaway was discovered in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. Police are investigating the death. The body was found by maintenance staff. The CMPD and American Airlines are cooperating with the investigation.
The body of a stowaway has been found in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight from Europe after it arrived at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, police have confirmed.
Maintenance staff found the body shortly after 9 a.m. Sunday while servicing the aircraft on Hangar Road within the airport division, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a statement. CMPD Airport Division officers responded and pronounced the individual deceased at the scene. MIDAIR PLANE CRASH KILLS ONE PERSON NEAR COLORADO AIRPORT AS BOTH PLANES CATCH FIRE The department’s Homicide Unit has opened an investigation, with Crime Scene Search teams collecting evidence. CMPD Operations Command and MEDIC also assisted, officials said. "CLT Airport is aware of the tragic discovery involving a deceased individual found in an American Airlines aircraft this morning," a Charlotte Douglas Airport spokesperson said. PLANE CRASH OFF CALIFORNIA COAST KILLS 3 "We are deeply saddened by this news and will support Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s investigation as needed." "We are working with law enforcement on its investigation," American Airlines said in a statement to Fox News Digital. The airline added: "A deceased individual was discovered inside one of the main landing gear compartments of one of our aircraft. Please direct any further questions to local law enforcement." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP CMPD said that the case remains active and ongoing, with additional details to be provided as they become available.
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