Tragic Accident at Schiphol Airport: Individual Sucked into Turbine Blades of KLM Flight
May 30, 2024
A tragic accident occurred at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on May 29, 2024.
An individual was sucked into the rotating turbine blades of a KLM Cityhopper flight to Billund, Denmark.
The incident took place on the airport's tarmac, leading to the evacuation of passengers from the Embraer aircraft.
The victim's identity remains unknown.
Authorities are investigating the rare occurrence, with KLM cooperating to determine the cause of the tragedy.
The Royal Military Police and Dutch safety agency are leading the investigation.
The incident highlights the risks associated with airport operations.
Summary based on 17 sources
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