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A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 at Maui's Kahului Airport on Christmas Eve. The aircraft had arrived from Chicago, and the discovery was made after it landed safely. Hawaii News Now reported that the incident is under investigation by law enforcement authorities.
United Airlines confirmed, "Upon arrival at Kahului airport in Maui on Tuesday, a body was found in the wheel well of one of the main landing gears on a United aircraft. United is working with law enforcement authorities on the investigation." The airline also noted that access to the wheel well is only possible from outside the aircraft, but details about how or when entry occurred remain unknown.
The Maui Police Department has launched an active investigation into this case. They stated, "The Maui Police Department is currently conducting an active investigation regarding a deceased individual discovered on an incoming flight from the mainland this afternoon. At this time, no further details are available."
