A fatal incident occurred at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of life. The incident involved a person being drawn into the running jet engine of a KLM passenger plane, KL1341, which was preparing for its flight to Billund, Denmark. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear at this time.
KLM has expressed its support for passengers and staff who witnessed the incident and has launched an investigation into the matter. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the country’s military police, has also initiated an investigation. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the flight, and the aircraft involved was a short-haul Embraer jet operated by KLM’s Cityhopper service. The tragic incident has raised concerns about airport safety and procedures, and investigations are underway to determine the cause and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
