Body of man found in undercarriage of aircraft at London Gatwick

The body of a man was found in the undercarriage of an aircraft at London Gatwick, police have confirmed.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Police were called after the body of a man was found in the undercarriage of an aircraft at Gatwick Airport, arriving from Tangier, Morocco, at about 11.45am on Tuesday, June16.

“Officers are investigating and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner.”

A London Gatwick spokesperson said: “London Gatwick’s emergency services attended an Air Arabia aircraft just after 11.30am on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 when an incident was identified upon arrival.

London Gatwick’s emergency services attended an Air Arabia aircraft when an incident was identified upon arrival. Picture by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image
London Gatwick’s emergency services attended an Air Arabia aircraft when an incident was identified upon arrival. Picture by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images

“As Sussex Police have confirmed, a body was found.

“Our teams subsequently supported Sussex Police and the coroner.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected.”

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