Wheel wells are a common spot for stowaways to enter airplanes, and nearly 80% don’t survive the flight, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
Most stowaways result in fatalities, with the Federal Aviation Administration estimating more than 76% end in deaths.
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