On Monday evening, two deceased individuals were discovered in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft that had just landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, drawing significant attention to the risks associated with stowaway incidents. The plane had arrived from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, and the bodies were detected during a routine maintenance inspection after the flight, according to JetBlue's statements and various reports, including USA Today.

JetBlue remarked that this is a "heartbreaking situation," emphasizing their commitment to collaborating with authorities to determine the circumstances of the incident. Paramedics pronounced the two individuals dead at the scene, while local law enforcement continues to investigate how they accessed the plane's compartment, noted BBC.

This tragic discovery occurs just weeks after another incident on Christmas Eve, where a body was found in the landing gear of a United Airlines flight in Hawaii, indicating a troubling pattern of stowaway attempts that often lead to dire consequences. The airline noted that landing gear compartments present extreme risks, including exposure to freezing temperatures and potential crushing by the landing gear itself during deployment, as highlighted in recent coverage from The New York Times.

Investigations are currently underway to identify the deceased individuals and the duration of their time in the compartment. Experts express concern that stowaways face life-threatening conditions, suggesting that historic cases of individuals surviving these perilous journeys are exceedingly rare - with high mortality rates attributed to extreme temperatures and lack of oxygen.

As authorities work to unpack the details, JetBlue maintains its commitment to investigating the situation thoroughly and has extended its support to the relevant agencies involved.