Guatemalan stowaway survives flight to Miami hidden in plane’s landing gear

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Guatemalan stowaway has survived an American Airlines flight hidden in the plane’s landing gear compartment. The incident was confirmed by the US Customs and Border Protection agency in a statement, as reported by WTVJ, an NBC-affiliated television station based in Miami. In a statement, the US Customs and Border Protection agency said: “US Customs and Border Protection officers at Miami International Airport apprehended a 26-year-old man who attempted to evade detection in the landing gear compartment of an aircraft arriving from Guatemala Saturday morning.” “The individual was evaluated by emergency medical services and taken to a hospital for medical assessment,” the agency added. “This incident remains under investigation.” American Airlines gave little detail as to the nature of the incident, the airline did confirm that its Flight 1182 from Guatemala City to Miami “was met by law enforcement due to a security issue.” Immigration attorney Angel Leal told WTVJ the Guatemalan stowaway would be detained by CBP while facing an expedited removal order.