KAHULUI, Hawaii –
A person was found dead in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight to Maui on Tuesday.
The Maui Police Department is investigating the discovery.
United Airlines issued the following statement on December 25:
“Upon arrival at Kahului Airport on Maui on Tuesday, a body was found in the wheel well of one of the main landing gears of a United aircraft. United is working with law enforcement authorities on the investigation.”
Airport staff discovered the body after Flight 202 arrived in Kahului (OGG) on December 24 from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
According to United Airlines, the Boeing 787-10’s wheel well is only accessible from the outside of the plane.
United said they do not know how or when the person accessed the steering wheel well.
Maui police sent a statement Tuesday night that:
“The Maui Police Department is conducting an active investigation into a deceased individual discovered on a flight from the mainland this afternoon. At this time, no further details are available.”