A tragic discovery was made on a United Airlines flight that departed from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Christmas Eve. A body was found in the wheel well of the aircraft after it landed at Maui’s Kahului Airport.
The incident occurred on Flight 202, which was operated by a Boeing 787-10. According to a statement from United Airlines, the body was found in the main landing gear’s wheel well, a compartment only accessible from outside the aircraft.
“United is cooperating with law enforcement authorities on the investigation,” the airline said.
Details about how and when the individual accessed the wheel well remain unclear. The Maui Police Department has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further updates are expected as authorities continue their inquiries.