Body found in landing gear of Air Arabia flight at Gatwick

The body of a man was discovered in the landing gear of a passenger plane after it landed at London's Gatwick Airport on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The grim discovery was made by ground crew unloading the Airbus A320, which had arrived on Air Arabia Maroc Flight 3O102 from Tangier, Morocco, at approximately 11:45 a.m. local time.

Sussex Police were called to the scene and are investigating the incident. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Airport officials confirmed that emergency services attended the aircraft and that teams are supporting the police and coroner's inquiries. The man, who has not been publicly identified, is believed to have hidden in the plane's undercarriage before departure from Tangier. The airline stated that the relevant authorities were immediately notified upon the incident's identification and that it remains in close coordination with investigators.

The discovery caused a delay for the return flight. A source described the cargo team as having received a horrible shock, adding that everyone was devastated that anyone would feel so desperate as to risk their life in such a manner.

This incident highlights the extreme dangers of attempting to travel...