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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – January 7, 2024 – Two individuals were discovered dead inside the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday evening.

The JetBlue flight, operating as Flight 1801, had departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York and landed in Florida at 11:03 p.m., according to flight tracking services.

In a statement, JetBlue expressed deep sadness over the discovery. “This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working closely with authorities to support their efforts to understand how this occurred,” the airline said.

Authorities have yet to publicly identify the individuals or determine how they accessed the aircraft. Investigators are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident, which highlights potential vulnerabilities in airport and aircraft security.

The tragic discovery has prompted calls for stricter measures to prevent unauthorized access to planes, especially as investigators probe the motives and origins of the two individuals.

JetBlue has pledged full cooperation with the investigation, underscoring the airline’s commitment to safety and security.

Flight and Incident Details

• Flight Number: 1801
• Route: JFK Airport (New York) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Florida).
• Aircraft Model: Airbus A320-232
• Landing Time: 11:03 p.m.

Authorities continue to investigate the identities and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.