Two deceased individuals were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft that had recently flown from New York City to Florida, as per an announcement from the airline on Tuesday. The unsettling discovery was made during a routine post-flight maintenance check at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The aircraft involved had completed Flight 1801 from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, touching down in Fort Lauderdale just after 11 p.m. The identities of the deceased are currently being kept confidential as authorities delve into how they were able to access the aircraft.
Investigations are underway by law enforcement agencies to determine how the individuals managed to breach security and gain access to the plane. JetBlue has assured full cooperation with the authorities in their investigation.
A representative for JetBlue expressed the company’s profound grief over the tragic incident. “This is a devastating situation, and we are dedicated to working closely with authorities to aid their efforts to comprehend how this transpired,” the representative stated.
The incident has sparked serious concerns about airport security, particularly at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, from where the flight took off. It remains unclear how the individuals were able to access the aircraft without being noticed.
The probe into the incident is ongoing, and more details will be disclosed as they emerge. The airline is collaborating closely with law enforcement agencies to ascertain how the security breach happened and to avert similar incidents in the future.
The unfortunate incident has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry and underscored the need for rigorous security measures at airports. The airline industry is anticipated to reassess its security protocols in light of this incident.