Jet Blue Driver has a bad day
05-20-2010, 09:26 PM
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Jet Blue Driver has a bad day
This hit our local news here in LA this evening. I hope that he gets this sorted out without it costing him dearly. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like this was thought all the way through.
May 20, 2010 10:00 pm US Eastern
JetBlue Pilot Threatens To Crash Plane
BOSTON (WBZ) ―
A JetBlue pilot threatened to crash the plane he was set to fly out of Logan Airport Thursday afternoon, a source has told WBZ NewsRadio 1030.
The pilot, who has not been identified, was taken into custody at Logan for allegedly sending an email to his girlfriend in which he said if they did not reconcile their relationship, he was going to crash the plane.
The officer was questioned by the FBI at the airport, and taken to a Boston hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
Authorities reportedly found the email on the pilot's phone.
A government officials familiar with the case says TSA agents and state police were called to "interview a pilot who indicated that he was unfit for duty. During the interview, the pilot voluntarily agreed to to depart the airport and seek appropriate care."
JetBlue released a statement at 8:35 p.m. saying that one of their pilots was removed for "health-related reasons."
Bryan Baldwin, manager of corporate communications for JetBlue, wrote in an email to WBZ-TV, "At no point were any customers or aircraft in danger. We are working closely with Boston authorities to ensure our crew member receives appropriate medical attention."
Baldwin said the company will not provide any additional details.
Airport officials confirmed the TSA and FAA are investigating.
JetBlue Pilot Threatens To Crash Plane Leaving From Boston If Girlfriend Doesn't Reconcile - wbztv.com
JetBlue Pilot Threatens To Crash Plane
BOSTON (WBZ) ―
A JetBlue pilot threatened to crash the plane he was set to fly out of Logan Airport Thursday afternoon, a source has told WBZ NewsRadio 1030.
The pilot, who has not been identified, was taken into custody at Logan for allegedly sending an email to his girlfriend in which he said if they did not reconcile their relationship, he was going to crash the plane.
The officer was questioned by the FBI at the airport, and taken to a Boston hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
Authorities reportedly found the email on the pilot's phone.
A government officials familiar with the case says TSA agents and state police were called to "interview a pilot who indicated that he was unfit for duty. During the interview, the pilot voluntarily agreed to to depart the airport and seek appropriate care."
JetBlue released a statement at 8:35 p.m. saying that one of their pilots was removed for "health-related reasons."
Bryan Baldwin, manager of corporate communications for JetBlue, wrote in an email to WBZ-TV, "At no point were any customers or aircraft in danger. We are working closely with Boston authorities to ensure our crew member receives appropriate medical attention."
Baldwin said the company will not provide any additional details.
Airport officials confirmed the TSA and FAA are investigating.
JetBlue Pilot Threatens To Crash Plane Leaving From Boston If Girlfriend Doesn't Reconcile - wbztv.com
05-20-2010, 10:46 PM
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05-21-2010, 04:55 AM
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B6 pilot threatens to crash plane over girl
I bet this will make for some interesting crew room chatter. These kids these days....
Co-pilot removed from JetBlue plane
Co-pilot removed from JetBlue plane
05-21-2010, 06:23 AM
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I bet this will make for some interesting crew room chatter. These kids these days....
Co-pilot removed from JetBlue plane
Co-pilot removed from JetBlue plane
Naccara told WBZ Radio Friday the pilot did "exchange email with another person and we were alerted through various sources," but he denied the pilot threatened to crash his flight out of Logan.
"He never threatened crashing the aircraft. It was a situation in which he was threatening to take his own life and, in fact, his words were he may do it in 'some spectacular fashion' but not anything to do with the aircraft and no reference to crashing the aircraft or harming anyone else other than himself," he said.
05-21-2010, 06:57 AM
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The day in someone's life where they plan to take their own life in a spectacular fashion because someone else doesn't like them is the day they ought to evaluate their priorities.
And until that is accomplished, call in sick.
And until that is accomplished, call in sick.
05-21-2010, 09:01 AM
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These children of aviation really give pilots a bad name. What a bunch of weaklings we have raised. I am sure he played soccer as a kid, where everyone got a trophy for being part of a team. Back in the day you had to earn your reward and we played baseball and football.
I guess the good news is he can now take his "crazy" pills and still keep flying. This profession is lowered everyday!
I guess the good news is he can now take his "crazy" pills and still keep flying. This profession is lowered everyday!
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