Tragic Amsterdam airport worker 'deliberately climbed into plane's engine'
dailyrecord.co.ukA man who tragically died at a major international airport is believed to have intentionally climbed into the plane's engine, police have revealed.The airport worker was killed in a horror incident at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam yesterday afternoon.
The individual, a male employee, is said to have climbed into the jet engine of a KLM Cityhopper Embraer E190, which was preparing to depart from the airport.Witnesses said there was a "hellish noise" as the person was sucked into the jet turbine.
Speaking to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, one person said: "Many people saw it happen."The Mirror reports that the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee force, who are running the investigation, said: "The deceased man has been identified as an employee of a company operating at the airport.
The investigation has revealed that he intentionally climbed into the engine, indicating this is a case of suicide. Out of respect for the victim and their loved ones, no further statements will be made."The plane, which can carry up to 104 passengers, was scheduled to take off for Billund in Denmark at 2.25pm.
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