A PERSON has been killed after being sucked into a running plane engine at Amsterdam’s main airport.
Shocked passengers are reported to have witnessed the horrific death as the KLM plane was preparing for takeoff at Schiphol.
A person fell into a plane engine at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport
INTER VISUAL STUDIOThe flight was grounded after the horror incident[/caption]
Emergency services are pictured surrounding the KLM plane
The individual – who has not been identified – was caught in the engine of the Cityhopper Embraer E190.
The plane was scheduled to take off for Billund in Denmark at 2.25pm.
Witnesses reported there was a “hellish noise” and then plumes of smoke as the person was sucked into the jet turbine.
One witness told De Telegraaf: “Many people saw it happen.”
The aircraft was being pushed back from the stand as it was preparing to fly from the Netherlands to Denmark.
It is unclear at this stage whether the victim was a passenger, employee or someone else on the tarmac.
Passengers and ground crew who saw the horrific death are reportedly being given special care.
The Skyhopper carries up to 104 passengers.
A Royal Military Police account posted on X: “An incident occurred this afternoon on the Schiphol platform where a person fell into a running aircraft engine and died.”
An investigation has been launched, they added.
In a statement, pilots union VNV said: “Our first concern and thoughts go out to those involved and their relatives.
“We offer our cooperation and expertise in the investigation into the exact cause.”
Dutch investigators are now trying to piece together the circumstances around the terrible death.
In a statement, the airport said: “A horrific incident occurred today where a person became trapped in the engine of an aircraft.
“Our thoughts are with the loved ones and we care for the passengers and colleagues who witnessed this incident.
“The Royal Military Police are currently conducting an investigation.”
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Emergency services vehicles rushed to the scene
Emergency services surround the KLM Cityhopper
ReutersAircraft are seen on the tarmac at Schipol Airport near Amsterdam[/caption]