Person killed by jet engine at Amsterdam airport

KLM EMBRAER E190STD PH-EZL (MSN 19000334)

A tragic event has occurred at Amsterdam's international airport where an individual died after being drawn into a plane's turbine engine. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported that the incident happened on Wednesday, involving a plane destined for Billund Airport (BLL/EKBI) from Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM). 

KLM stated, "A fatal incident occurred at Schiphol, where an individual was caught in a running aircraft engine while the aircraft was being pushed back." The individual has unfortunately passed away. The flight in question was KL1341 heading to Billund. Efforts are being made to support the passengers and staff who witnessed the event at Schiphol. The identity of the deceased has still not been revealed by officials. Schiphol Airport, which serves around 72 million passengers annually and ranks as Europe's third busiest airport, is under investigation by authorities to determine the events leading to the incident, with more information to be released as it becomes available.

Aircraft Information:

Airline: KLM Cityhopper

Code: WA/KLC

Aircraft: Embraer E190STD

Registration: PH-EZL

Serial Number: 19000334

Engines: 2 x GE CF34-10E5

First Flew: 6th January 2010

Age: 14.4 Years

THOUGHTS AND PRAYES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND THE STAFF OF KLM