Mysterious Body Discovered in Wheel Well of United Airlines Flight After Hawaii Landing on Christmas Eve

KAHULUI, Hawaii — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident after a dead body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft that had just arrived in Maui from Chicago.

The grim finding occurred on United flight 202, which landed at Kahului Airport on Tuesday. The airline confirmed that the body was located in the wheel well of the Boeing 787-10, a compartment accessible only from the outside of the plane. The circumstances surrounding how the individual entered this restricted area remain unclear.

Maui Police Department has stated it is “actively investigating” the situation, but no additional details have been provided at this time. Attempts by the Associated Press to reach a spokesperson for Kahului Airport were met without immediate response.

This investigation highlights ongoing security concerns in aviation, particularly regarding access to aircraft. Authorities are expected to release more information as the inquiry progresses.