One killed in KLM airplane engine at Amsterdam airport just before departure; A person died at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after tragically being caught in the engine of a departing airplane. According to a statement from KLM, the Dutch flagship carrier, the incident occurred on a KLM passenger plane, flight KL1341, which was headed to Billund, Denmark. The victim was killed by the spinning turbine blades of the aircraft, a short-haul Embraer jet used for KLM’s Cityhopper service.
KLM expressed their condolences, stating, “Sadly, this person has died.” The airline has not disclosed the identity of the victim or whether they were a passenger. Efforts to reach KLM for further information have been made by USA TODAY. In response to the incident, the airline evacuated all passengers and employees who witnessed the tragic event. The Royal Military Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. T he Embraer aircraft, manufactured by the Brazilian company Embraer, can accommodate between 88 to 132 passengers. Dutch public broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) reported that the plane was surrounded by fire trucks and ambulances near a departure terminal shortly after the incident.
Schiphol Airport, one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, has experienced its share of high-profile incidents. In a separate and unrelated event, rapper Nicki Minaj was reportedly arrested at the same airport on Saturday following an altercation with an officer. She was later released.
This incident has cast a shadow over Schiphol Airport and KLM, raising concerns about safety protocols and the circumstances that led to such a tragic outcome. As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the events leading up to the fatal accident. KLM and Schiphol Airport authorities are likely to review their safety measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
