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Man jumps on plane wing as it prepares for takeoff

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July 20, 2019, 11:58 AM
az4783054
Man jumps on plane wing as it prepares for takeoff
What the hell was he thinking?


Exploring another galaxy.
July 20, 2019, 12:00 PM
ZSMICHAEL
It looks like the Nigerian version of train surfing. This is Russian version:


July 20, 2019, 12:23 PM
Sigmund
From the CNN link in the op:

"...as frightened passengers called on the crew to open the exit doors."

Uh...what would that accomplish???
July 20, 2019, 12:37 PM
Shifferbrains
quote:
Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
"Lagos, Nigeria"

Time for MAX power and rotation.



Someone came to collect those millions of dollars.
July 20, 2019, 12:55 PM
kkina
By any chance, was there an iPhone on the gentleman?



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July 20, 2019, 01:09 PM
recoatlift
I say he could have hung on. Too bad he had not donned a wing suit. I’d of paid good cash to watch that.
July 20, 2019, 01:12 PM
corsair
quote:
Originally posted by az4783054:
What the hell was he thinking?

Not much, it doesn't work.
July 20, 2019, 02:29 PM
maximus_flavius
There’s a Prince over there I’ve been exchanging emails with. Super nice guy.
July 20, 2019, 02:39 PM
a1abdj
quote:
...as frightened passengers called on the crew to open the exit doors."

Uh...what would that accomplish???



Ever been around a car accident or similar where good Samaritans stop to "help"? Same concept. They're "helping" by doing something that's really not helping anything.


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July 20, 2019, 02:41 PM
arfmel
quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
From the linked article (CNN, of course):

The pilot radioed the tarmac to report the incident, according to the airline.
Confused


Wonder if the tarmac responded.
July 20, 2019, 02:50 PM
C L Wilkins
He was headed to Area 51.