Tragic Incident at Amsterdam Airport: Individual Fatally Injured by KLM Plane Engine Before Takeoff

A devastating accident occurred at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, resulting in the death of an individual who was caught in the engine of a KLM airplane shortly before its scheduled departure to Billund, Denmark. The incident involved a short-haul Embraer jet operated by KLM’s Cityhopper service, which focuses on connecting major nearby cities.

The mishap took place on Wednesday, as confirmed by KLM in a statement. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was tragically killed by the aircraft’s spinning turbine blades. Following the incident, KLM took immediate action to evacuate all passengers and employees who witnessed the event.

The Royal Military Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading up to the incident. The aircraft, manufactured by Brazilian company Embraer, typically seats between 88 and 132 passengers. In the aftermath, emergency services, including fire trucks and ambulances, were seen surrounding the aircraft at the departure terminal.

This incident adds to a series of similar tragic occurrences at various airports over the past years, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in airport operations.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, usatoday.com