Two Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane's Landing Gear in Florida

The discovery during a routine inspection raises questions about airport security and the risks of stowaway attempts.

• The bodies were discovered in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue Airbus A320 after it landed in Fort Lauderdale from New York's JFK Airport on Monday night.
• JetBlue confirmed the grim discovery during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection, with both individuals pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
• Authorities are investigating how the individuals accessed the aircraft, with their identities and the duration of their presence in the wheel well still unknown.
• This incident follows a similar case two weeks ago, where a body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane in Hawaii, highlighting recurring concerns about aviation security.
• Stowaways in landing gear compartments face extreme risks, including hypoxia, freezing temperatures, and physical trauma, with an estimated 80% fatality rate according to FAA studies.