When Reality Hits Hard: Two Stowaways Meet a Fatal Fall at Guayaquil Airport
The Shocking Incident
On Monday, February 26, a plane was taking off from Guayaquil’s Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport when two men vanished into thin air. Their bodies were later found at the southern end of the runway.
Who Were They?
- Names: Not yet known.
- Age: Roughly 25‑30 years.
- How did they end up on the aircraft? They jumped into the landing gear.
According to General Marcelo Tobar, the landing gear “either ejected” them or they “lost heart and let go,” as the plane loped into the sky. Whether it was a mechanical mishap or an unplanned stunt, the truth remains fuzzy.
Flight Details
The aircraft had been flying from Peru to New York but returned to Guayaquil after the unfortunate incident, prompting a temporary hold on airport operations for about an hour.
What’s Next?
Prosecutor Carlos Bustamante is digging into the case, while the Civil Aviation Office is clearing the runway and ensuring no other stowaway dare to repeat this tragic stunt. Even though the details are sketchy, the resulting domino effect reminds us why compliance matters—especially when the stakes are literally sky‑high.
