Coverage dated December 24, 2024 to December 26, 2024

Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui

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A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.

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NBC News
Body discovered in wheel well of United Airlines flight after landing in Hawaii (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 24, 2024
NBC News's feed description
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane after it landed at Kahului Airport in Maui on Christmas Eve.
NBC4 Washington
Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight from Chicago (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Dec 24, 2024
NBC4 Washington's feed description
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight that departed Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Christmas Eve, company officials said.
CNN
Body found in wheel well of United Airlines plane upon arrival in Hawaii (opens CNN)
Published Dec 24, 2024
CNN's feed description
Officials in Hawaii are investigating after a body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane that flew from Chicago to Maui on Christmas Eve.
Fox News
Body found in wheel well of United Airlines Christmas Eve flight from Chicago to Maui (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Fox News's feed description
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Maui on Christmas Eve.
The Guardian
Body discovered in wheel well of United Airlines plane in Hawaii (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 24, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Flight left Chicago’s O’Hare airport on morning of Christmas Eve and body discovered at Hawaii’s Kahului airport
WUSA9
Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight on Christmas Eve after landing in Hawaii (opens WUSA9)
Published Dec 24, 2024
WUSA9's feed description
The airline said the wheel well of the Boeing 787-10 was only accessible from the outside of the aircraft.
FOX 5 DC
Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Dec 26, 2024
FOX 5 DC's feed description
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
New York Post
Dead body found lodged in wheel well of American Airlines plane in Maui on Christmas Eve (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 24, 2024
New York Post's feed description
A dead body was found lodged in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane when it arrived in Maui, Hawaii, on Christmas Eve, officials said.
Washington Times
Dead body found in wheel well of United plane from Chicago to Maui (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
Maui police are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane after it landed in Maui, the airline and police department said in statements on Wednesday.
WSVN Miami
Body found in wheel well of United Airlines plane upon arrival in Hawaii - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Dec 24, 2024
WSVN Miami's feed description
(CNN) — Officials in Hawaii are investigating after a body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane that flew from Chicago to
ABC 7 Chicago
Body found in wheel well on United Airlines flight from Chicago to Maui, company says (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Dec 24, 2024
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
A body was found in the wheel well of the United Airlines flight 202 after it arrived to Hawaii, company said.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
United Airlines flight from Chicago to Maui arrives with body in wheel well (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Dec 24, 2024
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Maui police are investigating the discovery of a body in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane. The airline and police are actively investigating.
CBS News
Body discovered in wheel well of United plane at Maui airport in Hawaii (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 24, 2024
CBS News's feed description
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Maui police investigate body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
Maui police are investigating after a body was found in a wheel well of a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Hawaii.
The Daily Caller
Person Turns Up Dead In Wheel Well Of United Airlines Plane In Hawaii (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 25, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
A dead body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines airplane that landed Tuesday in Hawaii, triggering an investigation.
NBC Chicago
United Airlines releases statement after body found in wheel well of Chicago flight (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Dec 25, 2024
NBC Chicago's feed description
The body was discovered after the aircraft, a Boeing 787-10 from Chicago to Maui, arrived at Kahului Airport.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Body found in wheel well of flight to Maui | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
A body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Maui on Christmas Eve, according to United Airlines Media Relations.
Herald & Review
Body found in wheel well of plane from Chicago to Maui (opens Herald & Review)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Herald & Review's feed description
A body was found in a wheel well of a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Hawaii, authorities said.
Newsweek
Dead body found in wheel well of United Airlines plane (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
It remains unclear how the body ended up in the plane's wheel well or how the person died.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Dead body found in wheel well of plane from Chicago to Hawaii (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
The body was found in the wheel well of one of the main landing gears on flight 202, which arrived at Kahului Airport from Chicago.
Anchorage Daily News
Body found in wheel well of plane in Maui after flight from Chicago (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The wheel well was only accessible from outside the plane, and it wasn’t clear Wednesday how or when the person accessed the space, according to United Airlines.
Deutsche Welle
Dead body found in wheel well of Chicago to Hawaii jet – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description
US carrier United Airlines says staff found a dead body in the wheel well of one of its aircraft after it landed in Hawaii. Police are actively investigating the case.
WHDH Boston
Dead body found in wheel well of United plane from Chicago to Maui - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Dec 25, 2024
WHDH Boston's feed description
KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Maui police are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane after it landed in
The Boston Globe
Body found in wheel well of United plane from Chicago to Maui (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Dec 25, 2024
The Boston Globe's feed description
The body was found in the wheel well of one of the main landing gears on flight 202, which arrived at Kahului Airport from Chicago on Tuesday, United said in an emailed statement.
West Hawaii Today
Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight to Maui (opens West Hawaii Today)
Published Dec 26, 2024
West Hawaii Today's feed description
A body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Maui on Christmas Eve, according to the company.

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