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Afghan boy's stunt: How he squeezed into aircraft wheel-bay and why such journeys often end in tragedy
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Mathrubhumi English
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.
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