A tragic incident occurred at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday, resulting in the death of an individual who was pulled into the engine of a KLM CityHopper Embraer regional jet.
The incident happened as KLM flight KL1341 to Billund was preparing to depart from the gate around 2:25 pm. It is unclear whether the victim was an airport or airline employee, or a passenger.
The Dutch Royal Military Police has launched an investigation into the incident, describing it as a person who “fell into a running aircraft engine.”
Passengers and crew of the flight were disembarked from the aircraft.
Schiphol Airport also confirmed the incident, expressing condolences to the victim’s relatives and providing care for witnesses among passengers and colleagues.
KLM issued a brief statement saying they are assisting passengers and employees affected by the incident.
Further details are expected to be released by the police.
