On Monday, a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777 (registered PH-BQM) flying from Lagos, Nigeria discovered a deceased stowaway in the wheel well, prompting an investigation into how and when the individual was able to access the aircraft.

The tragic incident highlights the dangers of attempting to travel without proper documentation or authorization via this method, with temperatures dropping to as low as minus fifty degrees on longer flights, making survival nearly impossible. Despite the risks, some individuals still attempt to stow away in search of a better life or to escape difficult situations in their home countries.

The aviation industry continuously updates and reviews security protocols to ensure the safety of passengers and crew, and this discovery underscores the need for increased security measures and thorough inspections before departure. According to a spokesperson from the Royal Dutch Marechaussee, the extreme temperatures in the wheel wells of aircraft pose a significant threat, and hypothermia is likely to be a contributing factor in this case.

wonder233:
Is this stowaway thing a joke? Do people think they can actually hang on a plane and get to their destination?
Have they seen anyone who did it and succeeded?
You can't even hang on a bus interstate, let alone a plane.

ednut1:
At least he will be buried there his soul/spirit will enjoy abroad before rapture hahahha

ednut1:
At least he will be buried there his soul/spirit will enjoy abroad before rapture hahahha

ednut1:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel-well_stowaway#List_of_wheel-well_stowaways a few survived. Check the link they have a list of all stowaways . Nigerians are there. There is one popular one from South Africa to uk. They were two. One died and his body fell off the plane as it was about to land in uk .The survivor got asylum