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Investigation Underway After Body Found in Wheel Well of United Airlines Flight in Maui

Maui Police are investigating the circumstances of a body found in a United Airlines plane's wheel well after arriving from Chicago on Christmas Eve.

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Updated: Dec 25th, 2024, 6:28 PM ET

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On December 24, a body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 at Kahului Airport after its flight from Chicago. The Maui Police Department is investigating how the individual accessed the area, which is only reachable from outside the aircraft. United Airlines has confirmed the incident but has not released further details. The investigation underscores the dangers associated with stowaways attempting to hide in aircraft wheel wells.

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