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The Mysterious Leg in the Landing Gear: A Mallorca Case from 1988

How the Mallorca Airport Security Gap Raised Questions

The 1988 Mallorca case exposed serious security gaps, but the exact route into the aircraft was never proven.

Published: April 21, 2026
The Mysterious Leg in the Landing Gear: A Mallorca Case from 1988

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How could someone get into an aircraft at Mallorca airport unnoticed?

The case raised serious questions about how access to the airport and aircraft could have gone unnoticed. At the time, security controls were less strict than they are today, and night operations, subcontractors and open access points made gaps more likely. The exact route into the aircraft was never established.

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