In a tragic incident today, an individual was fatally injured after being ingested into the jet engine of a KLM Cityhopper Embraer at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
The accident occurred on the tarmac as the aircraft was preparing to depart for Billund, Denmark. The Royal Military Police and airport authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Details about the victim have not been disclosed.
A statement posted on X by the Royal Military Police in the Netherlands confirmed the incident, saying: “An incident occurred this afternoon on the Schiphol platform where a person fell into a running aircraft engine and died.
Authorities have not ruled out suicide as a possible cause, and the investigation is ongoing.
Schiphol Airport also expressed their condolences on X, saying: “Our thoughts go out to the relatives, and we care for the passengers and colleagues who witnessed this. The Royal Military Police is currently conducting an investigation.”
This tragic event has shocked many and serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers in airport operations. More information will be provided as the investigation continues.
