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Decomposing body found inside plane after staff noticed foul smell onboard

A DECOMPOSING body has been discovered inside an aircraft’s landing gear after airport staff noticed a horrific smell.

Decomposing body found inside plane after staff noticed foul smell onboard

TL;DR

  • A decomposing body was found in the landing gear of an aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
  • Airport staff detected a foul smell coming from the aircraft, leading to the discovery.
  • Investigators believe the deceased, who was in their 20s and unidentifiable, may have been a stowaway.
  • The body was found in the wheel well, a highly dangerous area of an aircraft.
  • This incident is similar to a previous case in June where a body was found in the wheel compartment of a plane traveling from Morocco to London.