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Pub run pilot charged
The 37-year-old man took his wingless Beechcraft two-seater aircraft down the main street on Friday to the amusement of bystanders who clamoured to take pictures with mobile phones.
The pilot then went in the pub and ordered a cold one.
He does not hold a pilot's licence and was charged with endangering a life. He will appear in Newman Magistrate's Court on November 18.
Earlier today Sgt Mark McKenzie said the plane had its propeller running, its wings removed and was being steered by foot pedals on Friday.
“It was a pretty stupid thing to do,” Sgt McKenzie said. “Kids were coming home from school. It could have been very ugly. “All he needed was one gust of wind ... because without the wings, it’s not stable. “People think it was a bit of a laugh but it was very dangerous and we’re not very happy with it.”
The 37-year-old man took his wingless Beechcraft two-seater aircraft down the main street on Friday to the amusement of bystanders who clamoured to take pictures with mobile phones.
The pilot then went in the pub and ordered a cold one.
He does not hold a pilot's licence and was charged with endangering a life. He will appear in Newman Magistrate's Court on November 18.
Earlier today Sgt Mark McKenzie said the plane had its propeller running, its wings removed and was being steered by foot pedals on Friday.
“It was a pretty stupid thing to do,” Sgt McKenzie said. “Kids were coming home from school. It could have been very ugly. “All he needed was one gust of wind ... because without the wings, it’s not stable. “People think it was a bit of a laugh but it was very dangerous and we’re not very happy with it.”
