A horrific incident unfolded on Wednesday at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. A person was sucked into the running engine of a KLM aircraft, resulting in their death. The tragedy occurred as the plane, a KLM Cityhopper Embraer E190, was preparing for takeoff.
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The identity of the victim remains undisclosed, with authorities unsure if they were a passenger or an airport employee. Witnesses onboard the aircraft and on the ground reported hearing a loud and disturbing noise before seeing emergency vehicles rushing toward the plane.
The flight, identified as KL1341 and bound for Billund, Denmark, was immediately grounded. Passengers and crew were disembarked and provided with support in the aftermath of the traumatic event. Dutch authorities, including the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (military police) and the Dutch Safety Board, have launched a full investigation to determine how the person ended up in the engine and what safety measures can be implemented to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
KLM Airlines expressed their deepest condolences to the victim's family and offered support to those onboard the aircraft who witnessed the incident. The airline is cooperating fully with the investigation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, raising concerns about airport security protocols and highlighting the dangers posed by unauthorized access to restricted areas.