On Monday, April 17th, 2023, a deceased stowaway was discovered in the wheel well of a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777 (registered PH-BQM) originating from Lagos, Nigeria. The airline has stated that it is currently unknown how and when the man was able to climb into the aircraft, and an investigation has been launched.
While the cause of death has not been officially confirmed, it is believed that the stowaway may have died from hypothermia due to the sharp drop in temperature. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is also investigating the incident to determine all possible angles.
The Royal Dutch Marechaussee stated that while some stowaways survive, it is very difficult due to the extremely low temperatures, which can reach as low as minus fifty degrees on longer flights.
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