Stowaway passenger hid in plane's landing gear from Guatemala to Miami, officials say Read more at:

[TexasTowelie]

A stowaway passenger hid in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight for more than two hours as it traveled from Guatemala to Miami Saturday morning.

The 26-year-old man was apprehended at Miami International Airport when he tried to hide in the landing gear compartment of the flight, Customs and Border Protection said. He was taken to a local hospital.

“Persons are taking extreme risks when they try to conceal themselves in confined spaces such as an aircraft,” CBP said. “This incident remains under investigation.”

The man had been tucked away in the landing gear of American Airlines flight 1182 for the about 2 hour and 50 minute trip from Guatemala City to Miami, Miami-Dade Aviation Department Communications Director Greg Chin said.

Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article256162897.html

[Tomconroy]

1. He probably had purchased an economy class fare.

[rampartc]

2. can't that be fatal?

[TexasTowelie]

3. Yes, it could be

since he is in an unpressurized compartment with no oxygen. The temperature can also drop below -60°F? An article from USA Today says that more than 75% who attempt to stowaway in the landing gear compartment die.

[marble falls]

4. In the meantime, I'm shoeless and being patted down by a guy who's nervous because ...

... of my stoma and urine bag. Who patted down the freakin airplane???