World · Singapore Bureau
Live snake discovered on aircraft at Fukuoka Airport after flight cancellation
A small snake was found hidden beneath carpeting inside an aircraft at a southwestern Japanese airport, prompting the cancellation of the flight. The reptile, measuring approximately 40 centimetres, was discovered during routine maintenance checks.
LSN Singapore ·
A live snake was discovered on an aircraft at Fukuoka Airport in southwestern Japan following the cancellation of a scheduled flight. The serpent, measuring around 40 centimetres in length, was located by a maintenance mechanic who found it concealed beneath the carpet flooring inside the aircraft cabin.
The discovery prompted immediate safety protocols at the airport, with the affected flight cancelled to allow for a thorough inspection and clearance of the aircraft. Airport officials did not immediately specify the snake's species or confirm how the animal had gained access to the plane.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about wildlife management at aviation facilities across Japan and the region. Authorities at Fukuoka Airport have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the snake's presence on the aircraft to prevent similar incidents in future.
The flight eventually resumed operations following a comprehensive safety check and the removal of the reptile from the cabin.