Highjacking Suspect caught

the_dmn8tr · January 25th, 2008, 09:54

Saw the article this morning:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,325426,00.html

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A teenage passenger from California was arrested in Nashville for plotting to hijack a plane from Los Angeles to Nashville, the FBI said Friday.
FBI spokesman George Bolds told The Associated Press the 16-year-old boy was removed from Southwest Airlines Flight 284 Tuesday night by authorities at Nashville International Airport and found with "suspicious" items.
Bolds said the teen had handcuffs, rope and duct tape in his bag and was believed to be traveling alone. The juvenile's name has not been released.
"His plan had a low probability of success," Bolds said.
Southwest Airlines spokeswoman Brandy King could not provide additional details. Airport spokeswoman Emily Richard declined to provide additional information because the passenger is a minor.
Messages left by The Associated Press with the Department of Homeland Security were not immediately returned.
The teen is in custody at Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center, where he faced state charges, but Bolds did not comment on what the charges were. He said he expects federal charges to come.

Bolds dismissed earlier broadcast reports that the teen was planning to crash the plane into a "Hannah Montana" concert in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Bolds said it has not been determined if the boy was trying to crash the plane. He said authorities searched the teen's home in California and found a mock cockpit.
The teen is believed to be suicidal, Bolds said. Bolds said he could not comment further on the teen's mental condition because he is a minor.
Bolds said the teen was calm throughout the flight and never made an attempt to hijack the plane but told the FBI after he was apprehended about his original plans to commandeer the aircraft.
The Transportation Security Administration did not immediately return a message seeking comment to determine if the items were banned from air travel. TSA did not list the items the teen was carrying on its Web site as prohibited.

troopernflight · January 25th, 2008, 10:25

I'd like to know how he planned on taking over the cockpit with handcuff's and duck tape! I don't think a highjacking could ever be successful again after 9/11. People will just rush the highjackers because that are going to think they have nothing to lose anyway.

the_dmn8tr · January 25th, 2008, 10:39

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Originally Posted by troopernflight

I'd like to know how he planned on taking over the cockpit with handcuff's and duck tape! I don't think a highjacking could ever be successful again after 9/11. People will just rush the highjackers because that are going to think they have nothing to lose anyway.

Especially since he was 16, I think the people wouldn't have taken him too seriously. What does he have against Hannah Montana anyway?!

Doug Taylor · January 25th, 2008, 10:50

Dem Jonas Brothas made him do it.

the_dmn8tr · January 25th, 2008, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Dem Jonas Brothas made him do it.

With Hannah Montana out of the way, they could take over the world!

Pietrantonio · January 25th, 2008, 23:57

What is wrong with people

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/01/25/fli...ent/index.html

MikeOH58 · January 26th, 2008, 00:23

I don't fly for a 121 airline, and I don't know what policy's they have for a situation like this, but if I were part of the flight crew and someone tried to take over, especially a 16 year old kid, I would beat the ever lifing piss out of him! What a moron.

AP2B · January 26th, 2008, 00:29

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Originally Posted by Pietrantonio

What is wrong with people

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/01/25/fli...ent/index.html

Great

Just great.

JaceTheAce · January 26th, 2008, 00:30

Already posted here (Highjacking Suspect caught).

Pietrantonio · January 26th, 2008, 01:17

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Already posted here (Highjacking Suspect caught).

You beat me to it...

ackeight · January 26th, 2008, 03:31

I'm not sure of the details, but he said he wanted to crash into a hannah montana concert. If he had no experience at all flying and being extremely familiar with lafayette how would he find it??? shows how stupid people are.

Berkut · January 26th, 2008, 03:45

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Originally Posted by troopernflight

I'd like to know how he planned on taking over the cockpit with handcuff's and duck tape!

Indeed. I've had dates that required more equipment than that.

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I don't think a highjacking could ever be successful again after 9/11. People will just rush the highjackers because that are going to think they have nothing to lose anyway.

Back in 2000, a guy tried to kick down the cockpit door of a Southwest plane. The passengers killed him. These days they would probably rip him apart, too.

Pietrantonio · January 26th, 2008, 04:43

I first heard about this Friday morning. Something that was left out in the article, that was mentioned on the radio, was the kid apparently had MSFS and some posters of cockpits in his room to "study".

Minuteman · January 26th, 2008, 10:44

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Originally Posted by teh artekal

Bolds said the teen was calm throughout the flight and never made an attempt to hijack the plane but told the FBI after he was apprehended about his original plans to commandeer the aircraft.

Maybe its 'cause its the weekend and I'm not connecting A-B-C, but if the li'l urchin was peaceful the whole flight, how'd they know they needed to apprehend him? There must have been a note somewhere.

Personally, I'm glad the TSA didn't confiscate duct tape, rope and handcuffs. Only time that'd be reasonable was if the dude brought enough for everyone on the plane.

SteveC · January 26th, 2008, 11:31

<Threads merged>

AngelFuree · January 26th, 2008, 21:33

I think he probably wanted to see if Microsoft Flight Sim would really prepare him how to fly a 777-300ER (ok, yes, I know Southwest only flies '37s, Max, don't correct me...

). I think people wouldn't had taken it seriously. They would've thought he was cute.

ok, of course I'm joking.

Bishop Brennan · January 31st, 2008, 03:52

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Something that was left out in the article, that was mentioned on the radio, was the kid apparently had MSFS and some posters of cockpits in his room to "study".

Right, we all know how well that works in real life!

Still at it heh? After what, 6-7 years, now? Still milking post-9/11 paranoia/hysteria to boost ratings? Guess so. The sad thing is some people still actually seem to buy it...

tonyw · January 31st, 2008, 06:44

Planet of the Apes, man. Planet of the Apes.

People like this who would have been eaten by saber tooth tigers back in the day now survive to pass their inferior genetic material on.

Someday, humans and apes are going to cross each other on the intelligence scale and then we're going to end up with Planet of the Apes.

And it's hijack.

January 25th, 2008, 10:25	#2
troopernflight Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 171	Re: Highjacking Suspect caught I'd like to know how he planned on taking over the cockpit with handcuff's and duck tape! I don't think a highjacking could ever be successful again after 9/11. People will just rush the highjackers because that are going to think they have nothing to lose anyway.

January 25th, 2008, 10:50	#4
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,225 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Highjacking Suspect caught Dem Jonas Brothas made him do it. __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

January 25th, 2008, 23:57	#6
Pietrantonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 426	16-year old suicide hijacking plot! What is wrong with people http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/01/25/fli...ent/index.html __________________ "The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goals! The tragedy lies in having no goals to reach."

January 26th, 2008, 00:23	#7
MikeOH58 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,060	Re: 16-year old suicide hijacking plot! I don't fly for a 121 airline, and I don't know what policy's they have for a situation like this, but if I were part of the flight crew and someone tried to take over, especially a 16 year old kid, I would beat the ever lifing piss out of him! What a moron.

January 26th, 2008, 00:30	#9
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Most of the time in the air Posts: 7,318	Re: 16-year old suicide hijacking plot! Already posted here (Highjacking Suspect caught). __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

January 26th, 2008, 03:31	#11
ackeight Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: K.C. Posts: 305	Re: 16-year old suicide hijacking plot! I'm not sure of the details, but he said he wanted to crash into a hannah montana concert. If he had no experience at all flying and being extremely familiar with lafayette how would he find it??? shows how stupid people are.

January 26th, 2008, 04:43	#13
Pietrantonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 426	Re: 16-year old suicide hijacking plot! I first heard about this Friday morning. Something that was left out in the article, that was mentioned on the radio, was the kid apparently had MSFS and some posters of cockpits in his room to "study". __________________ "The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goals! The tragedy lies in having no goals to reach."

January 26th, 2008, 11:31	#15
SteveC Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,435	Re: Highjacking Suspect caught <Threads merged> __________________ . Life is painful. Suffering is optional.

January 26th, 2008, 21:33	#16
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,131	Re: Highjacking Suspect caught I think he probably wanted to see if Microsoft Flight Sim would really prepare him how to fly a 777-300ER (ok, yes, I know Southwest only flies '37s, Max, don't correct me...). I think people wouldn't had taken it seriously. They would've thought he was cute. ok, of course I'm joking.

January 31st, 2008, 06:44	#18
tonyw Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 15,323	Re: Highjacking Suspect caught Planet of the Apes, man. Planet of the Apes. People like this who would have been eaten by saber tooth tigers back in the day now survive to pass their inferior genetic material on. Someday, humans and apes are going to cross each other on the intelligence scale and then we're going to end up with Planet of the Apes. And it's hijack. __________________ http://www.photo.net/photos/tonywang for my photos

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