Uncategorized

We can’t tell if person sucked into KLM jet engine was man or woman, investigators say after horror at Amsterdam airport

INVESTIGATORS cannot tell if the person who died after they were sucked into a plane’s running engine yesterday was a man or a woman.

The unidentified victim was 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed at Amsterdam’s main airport when they were pulled into the jet turbines.

Emergency workers on the tarmac at Schiphol airport yesterday afternoonCredit: EPA

Fire engine trucks and ambulances on the sceneCredit: UKNIP

More than 80 people were taken off the plane after the incidentCredit: EPA

The KLM plane was preparing for take-off when the horrific incident unfoldedCredit: UKNIP

Passengers and crew on board the KLM plane were witness to the grisly incident on the tarmac at Schiphol airport.

In a press conference last night, Dutch military police said they were still trying to identify the 𝓈ℯ𝓍 of the victim.

They also said it was too early to determine how the horror incident had happened.

Witnesses told Dutch outlet De Telegraaf that they heard a “hellish noise” before watching plumes of smoke pour from the plane.

One said: “Many people saw it happen.”

The Cityhopper Embraer E190, carrying more than 80 passengers, was scheduled to take off for Billund in Denmark at 2.25pm.

An airport employee said the horrific incident happened during “pushback”, as the plane was moved back on the tarmac in preparation for take-off.

Another said the tragic victim had been sucked into into the jet turbines after the crew finished completing safety instructions for those onboard.

Several Dutch outlets have said the individual could have been an airport worker involved in the pushback manoeuvre.

Officials have yet to confirm any details about whether they were an employee, passenger or someone else on the tarmac.

A source told Dutch outlet AD: “After the plane was pushed back to take off, someone walked into the engine.

“It was neither an intern nor an employee.”

The Netherlands Labour Inspectorate said they are investigating whether or not the victim was an employee of the airport – and the processes on the tarmac.

Spokesperson Jeroen Toet said: “If there is an industrial accident, we will start a criminal investigation.”

Over 80 people were removed from the plane and interviewed by military cops after the incident.

Some of them saw the moment itself – and were deemed “important witnesses”, AD reports.

A police spokesperson told the outlet: “They may be able to help us with the investigation.”

Officials also provided psychological support for the possibly traumatised witnesses.

A replacement flight was arranged last night, taking off around 8.30pm and landing in the Danish city of Billund at around 9.30pm.

A spokesperson said it was flown by a replacement crew, however, as the tragic incident had a “major impact” on the earlier staff.

In a statement, KLM said: “We are currently taking care of the passengers and employees who witnessed the incident at Schiphol.”

They added: “The circumstances are currently under investigation”.

In a statement, the airport said: “A horrific incident occurred today where a person became trapped in the engine of an aircraft.

“Our thoughts are with the loved ones and we care for the passengers and colleagues who witnessed this incident.

“The Royal Military Police are currently conducting an investigation.”

The pilots union VNV added: “Our first concern and thoughts go out to those involved and their relatives.

“We offer our cooperation and expertise in the investigation into the exact cause.”

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is Europe’s third largest.

Emergency services crowd the KLM Cityhopper

The unidentified victim died when they were sucked into a plane engineCredit: X

Fire trucks arriving at the airportCredit: wmiddelkoop/x

Aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam

Related Posts

Rory McIlroy’s Luxurious Lifestyle: All About the Houses He Owns Around the World

The 2024 season wasn’t Rory McIlroy’s finest. It was marked by agonizing near-misses at the US Open, Irish Open, and BMW PGA Championship. Yet the Northern Irishman finds solace in his resilience,…

Tiger Woods waited 19 years to get revenge on Presidents Cup caddie after two-word insult

Tiger Woods proved that revenge is a dish best served cold with a cheeky jibe at the 2019 Presidents Cup. The 15-time major waited 19 years to get…

FAST X: Parte 2 – Primer Tráiler (2025) Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson

Con críticas mixtas sobre las dos últimas entregas de la franquicia, Fast & Furious 11 parece ser el lugar adecuado para que la franquicia termine. Brian, el personaje…

Venom: El último baile | El tráiler final

Una nueva teoría planteada por Comicodigy sugiere que Knull podría destruir la Tierra del Universo Spider-Man de Sony en Venom: The Last Dance, no solo atacando a Eddie…

Anne Hathaway was moved to tears on TV after receiving a message from a soccer star.

Not many people know that actress Anne Hathaway is a huge fan of Arsenal FC. Anne Hathaway and her co-star Nicholas Galitzine appeared on TV to promote their…

Anne Hathaway called out for ‘rude’ behavior as video of her waving to fans sparks debate

A resurfaced video of Anne Hathaway turning down photo opportunities with fans sparked a debate about whether she was being “rude.”Getty Images A resurfaced video of Anne Hathaway…