Two people were found dead on Monday night in a JetBlue plane during a routine inspection of the aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. In a statement provided to media outlets, JetBlue said the bodies were discovered in the aircraft's landing gear. The airline said the aircraft had recently operated as JetBlue Flight 1801, traveling from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Flight-tracking data from FlightAware shows that the Airbus A320 landed in Florida on Monday at 11:10 p.m.
Investigation Underway
"The circumstances surrounding how they accessed the aircraft remain under investigation," JetBlue said in the statement. It continued: "This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working closely with authorities to support their efforts to understand how this occurred." It is not clear if authorities know who the individuals are. CBS News said that Broward County Sheriff's Deputies and a medical examiner attended the aircraft overnight. The sheriff's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Tragic Incident Sparks Speculation
The discovery of the two deceased individuals on the JetBlue plane has sparked speculation and raised questions about airport security and how such a tragic incident could have happened. The aviation industry has stringent security protocols in place to prevent unauthorized access to aircraft, making this discovery all the more puzzling.
As authorities continue their investigation into the matter, more details are expected to emerge regarding the identities of the deceased individuals and how they managed to gain access to the plane's landing gear. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by those tasked with ensuring the safety and security of passengers and crew members in the aviation industry.
