Has Anyone Survived Being a Stowaway

The Federal Aviation Administration said 129 people have attempted to stow away in the landing gear compartments or other areas of commercial aircraft worldwide since 1947. Only 29 have survived, with 100 dying of injuries or exposure.

Has anyone survived clinging a plane?

In fact, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration, between 1947 and 2015, there have been 113 documented cases of what is called stowaways, and 86 of them died. In most cases, they have fallen off the flights, crushed during the take-off or landing.

Are stowaways illegal?

Stowaways may risk being fined or imprisoned, since it is illegal in most jurisdictions to embark on aircraft, boats or trains as stowaways. Airports, sea ports and train stations are typically marked as “no trespassing” or “private property” zones to anyone but customers and employees.