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Stowaways found dead in JetBlue landing gear identified as teens

  • Two bodies were discovered in a JetBlue plane's landing gear on January 6 at Fort Lauderdale Airport after arriving from New York.
  • Stowaways attempting to travel in unpressurized areas of aircraft face dangers like hypothermia and being crushed by plane mechanisms.
  • The routine post-flight maintenance inspection revealed the bodies following the aircraft's arrival from New York around 11 p.m.
  • JetBlue stated, "This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working closely with authorities to support their efforts to understand how this occurred."
  • Authorities identified the deceased as Jeik Lusi, 18, and Elvis Castillo, 16, both from the Dominican Republic, using DNA testing.
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CiberCuba broke the news in on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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