Stowaway found dead in landing gear of American Airlines plane in Charlotte

The police in Charlotte, North Carolina is investigating the death of a Stowway in the landing equipment compartment of a American Airlines flight on Sunday morning.

The plane had recently arrived from Europe to Charlotte, and the body was maintained when it was discovered. expression From Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

Police, identity and origin of the unknown individual said he died at the scene.

A American Airlines spokesman told CNN Affiliate WSOC That the airline works with law enforcement officers.

Charlotte Douglas said he was aware of “tragic discovery” in his statement.

“We are very upset about this news and we will support the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) investigation as necessary,” he said.

For more information, CNN reached the American Airlines, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Mecklenburg District Medical Examination.

Although it is extremely dangerous, hiding in the wheel of a plane is the most common method used by StowaWays on its sought -after journeys.

In 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration said that more than 77% of the people trying to work on the plane died.

The event on Sunday is the last StowaWays, which has been discovered in recent years and increases concerns about airline safety.

A 13 -year -old boy from Afghanistan a little longer than a week ago Found while asphalt wandering After hiding in the landing equipment of a plane traveling from Kabul to Delhi for about 90 minutes, in India. Then he was sent back to Afghanistan the same day.

Two people in January Found dead in the wheel of the Jetblue flight From John F. Kennedy Airport of New York to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. Discovery came after two weeks Body found in the wheel sheep United Airlines flight from Chicago to Maui.

This story has been updated.

Create an account for more cnn news and newsletter Cnn.com