On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport. A person who fell into the running engine of a plane operated by KLM died as a result. The Dutch gendarmerie is currently investigating the incident to determine what caused it.
The victim, whose identity is unknown, accidentally fell into the plane’s engine while it was in operation. Unfortunately, the fall resulted in their death. Passengers aboard the plane witnessed the incident and are now receiving assistance at the airport. The aircraft involved is a Cityhopper, a smaller plane manufactured by Embraer and used by KLM for short-haul European flights.
Schiphol expressed condolences to the families affected and noted that they are providing support to passengers and colleagues who witnessed the event. Dutch Minister of Infrastructure, Mark Harbers, shared his condolences for the incident and confirmed that flight operations at Amsterdam airport remain unaffected. The tragedy has raised concerns but has not disrupted normal airport activities. The incident is still under investigation, and details about the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the event are yet to be disclosed.
