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Body found in landing gear of American Airlines flight in North Carolina

Plane had recently arrived in Charlotte from Europe

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A body was found in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight in North Carolina, according to WGHP-TV.

The discovery was made Sunday morning at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

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According to the report, the body was found while crews were performing maintenance on the airplane, which had recently arrived from Europe.

In a statement to WJZY-TV, American Airlines said it was “working with law enforcement on its investigation.”

No other details have been released.


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