Originally Posted by
TOGALOCK
It’s a 787, not an open and eye level wheel welled 737 with a dead body hanging out. It’s very possible the body wouldn’t be visible unless it was positioned just right. I agree with your theory that it was there from the previous inbound flight, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it was easily visible and missed by a neglectful pilot. (Unless they are senior to me. Then it was all their fault and they need to be fired for their heinous walk-around).
Back in the bad old days on the 727 we would pull the MX release on the doors during the walk-around to get a better look. Since that went by the wayside long ago I agree with your analysis, there is more than enough room behind the gear door for a body to be hidden.
However if he was dead when the doors opened on approach I would have expected him to fall out then.