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Response to American Airlines Stowaway
In a statement to PEOPLE, Charlotte Douglas International Airport said:
“CLT Airport is aware of the tragic discovery involving a deceased individual found in the landing gear of an American Airlines aircraft on Sunday morning. We are deeply saddened by this news and will support the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s investigation as needed. Airport operations continue as normal.”
American Airlines added that it is cooperating fully with law enforcement: “We are working with law enforcement on its investigation.”
The Dangers of Stowaway Attempts
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), more than 77% of wheel-well stowaways die due to freezing temperatures, lack of oxygen, or injuries sustained during takeoff and landing. Aviation analyst John Nance told ABC News:
“A human body exposed for many hours to temperatures as low as minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit courts extensive frostbite and loss of limbs, even if the utter lack of oxygen at 35,000 feet or more doesn’t result in brain death.”
