Amsterdam's International Airport - Individual perishes after becoming trapped in airplane engine during grounding
At Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, a person lost their life when they climbed into an airplane's engine on Wednesday. The plane was scheduled to fly to Billund, Denmark, and was getting ready for takeoff when someone was unintentionally drawn into the operating engine. KLM, a Dutch airline, reported this incident. They didn't disclose any additional details about the victim.
Investigation at Amsterdam Airport
The Dutch border police, who manage airport security at the Netherlands' largest airport, reported that passengers had been taken off the plane. They're currently investigating the incident.
According to local news outlets, the plane in question was a short-distance aircraft made by Brazillian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. It belongs to KLM's local branch named Cityhopper. An image shared by NOS broadcaster showed fire engines and ambulances near the plane by the departure hall.
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- The incident involving the KLM passenger trapped in the aircraft engine at Amsterdam Airport has raised concerns, prompting additional safety checks on all aircraft engines at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and other airports, including Billund Airport in Denmark.
- The accident at Amsterdam Airport, where a KLM passenger perished after entering an aircraft engine, has led to calls for enhanced airport security protocols, including stricter guidelines around unauthorized access to aircraft engines, at both Schiphol and Billund airports.
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