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Post by Billy on Jan 30, 2008 15:22:02 GMT -1
Sky News:
Mid-Air Drama As Co-Pilot Falls Ill
John Kelly Dublin Updated:16:02, Wednesday January 30, 2008
A Heathrow-bound trans-Atlantic flight has had to make an emergency landing in Ireland after the co-pilot suffered a suspected mid-air nervous breakdown.
The Air Canada Boeing 767 from Toronto, with 180 passengers on board, had to be diverted to Shannon after the co-pilot became ill in the cockpit.
Passengers reportedly watched as the man had to be dragged screaming from the cockpit. He was then pinned down by crew members during a struggle in the main cabin.
The Irish Independent said that restraints were fastened to the co-pilot's wrists and legs and he was handcuffed to a seat, swearing and "yelling to God", according to shocked passengers.
The crew first became concerned when the co-pilot began acting in a peculiar way and began talking loudly to himself.
Ireland's Health Services Executive confirmed that the co-pilot was taken to the psychiatric ward of a hospital in Ennis, Co Clare, for assessment - but would not comment on his condition.
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Post by Argyle_Smurf on Jan 30, 2008 15:23:02 GMT -1
Fook!
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Post by HURLOCK on Jan 30, 2008 15:25:02 GMT -1
No more dangerous than going out on the piss in Leeds mate
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Post by Billy on Jan 30, 2008 15:25:50 GMT -1
well first there was the 777 crash landing, now the air canada pilots are loonies - I think I'll stay at home!
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Post by jh1980 on Jan 30, 2008 15:28:36 GMT -1
Is it wrong that my first reaction was to giggle when I read: "he was handcuffed to a seat, swearing and "yelling to God", according to shocked passengers." ;D
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Post by miz on Jan 30, 2008 15:28:38 GMT -1
I would've been shitting myself had I been on that plane! fck that for a laugh.
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Post by Billy on Jan 30, 2008 15:29:20 GMT -1
Is it wrong that my first reaction was to giggle when I read: "he was handcuffed to a seat, swearing and "yelling to God", according to shocked passengers." ;D Nope - coz that was mine and Jemma's first reaction as well!
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Post by HURLOCK on Jan 30, 2008 15:31:22 GMT -1
Granted I think I'd have been concerned, still you'd never leave the house if you took notice of all of lifes disasters
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Post by jh1980 on Jan 30, 2008 15:36:40 GMT -1
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 30, 2008 15:44:10 GMT -1
I'm flying to the US in eight days - if I survive, consider your flight safe!
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Jan 30, 2008 16:10:15 GMT -1
you'll be fine Billy ;D you gotta get past me at Heathrow first
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Post by Billy on Jan 30, 2008 16:20:07 GMT -1
you'll be fine Billy ;D you gotta get past me at Heathrow first LOL yeah I know - was mentioned jokingly-ish ;D I will have to wear a disguise then
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Jan 30, 2008 16:46:19 GMT -1
dont look too shifty or a full body search may ensue
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Post by HURLOCK on Jan 30, 2008 16:55:04 GMT -1
dont look too shifty or a full body search may ensue Kev thats just wrong and kinky! ;D
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Post by officergroyman on Jan 30, 2008 17:15:40 GMT -1
dont look too shifty or a full body search may ensue Kev thats just wrong and kinky! ;D That's just the way Kev. likes it though !!!
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Jan 30, 2008 17:19:48 GMT -1
dont look too shifty or a full body search may ensue Kev thats just wrong and kinky! ;D i would just point him out no rubber gloves for me ;D
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Jan 30, 2008 17:20:13 GMT -1
Kev thats just wrong and kinky! ;D That's just the way Kev. likes it though !!! with the ladies
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Post by officergroyman on Jan 30, 2008 17:28:00 GMT -1
That's just the way Kev. likes it though !!! with the ladies goes without sayin' BIG BALLER!!! ;D
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 31, 2008 8:16:08 GMT -1
That's just the way Kev. likes it though !!! with the ladies Please tell me you don't have a sister!
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Jan 31, 2008 9:26:01 GMT -1
with the ladies Please tell me you don't have a sister! yes i have ...............but you lost me there m8
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