A 13-year-old Afghan boy shocked officials in Delhi when he emerged alive after travelling hidden in the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air flight from Kabul. Experts explain that the risks are severe:Crushing: The landing gear retracts into a narrow compartment that can fatally trap anyone inside. Lack of oxygen: Reduced oxygen at high altitudes often leads to unconsciousness or death. Discovery at Delhi airportThe Kam Air flight RQ-4401 landed at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport around 11 am on Sunday. Aircraft inspection and repatriationSecurity staff later inspected the landing gear compartment and found a small red-coloured speaker carried by the boy.