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Person Dies After Falling into KLM Plane Engine on Runway at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport in Netherlands

May 29, 2024, 04:17 PM

A person has died after falling into the engine of a KLM passenger plane at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The incident occurred on May 29, 2024, and was witnessed by passengers at the airport. Local media reports indicate that the individual was sucked into the running aircraft engine, leading to their death. Schiphol Airport officials confirmed the tragic event, stating that the person fell into the spinning turbine blades of the departing jet. Police reported that the person became trapped in the engine on the runway, causing horror among onlookers.