Developing News ! A pilot has threatened to intentionally crash this plane into a local Walmart in Tupelo , Mississippi !
Currently we have a 29yr old who stole this plane & is threatening to crash it into something. Polices ,ambulances ,& fire trucks are everywhere. Everything is shutdown rn pic.twitter.com/AzebdIa3tP
— City King (@CityKing_Gank_) September 3, 2022
The Beech C90A is still airborne North of Tupelo at now 1,000ft. We don't know the fuel level it is carrying but the aircraft has a max range of 830 nm.
The man , who is threatening to crash the aircraft in Tupelo has been identified as an airport employee.
Authorities have evacuated the area and dispersed as many people as possible and are urging locals to stay out of the way.
The man who stole the plane in Tupelo and who is now flying in North Tupelo posted a "goodbye" message to Facebook 15 minutes ago saying he "Never actually wanted to hurt anyone."
Governor Tate Reeves : State law enforcement and emergency managers are closely tracking this dangerous situation. All citizens should be on alert and aware of updates from the Tupelo Police Department.
The Beech C90A aircraft (Regd. N342ER) stolen from Tupelo, MSI, is still in the air and flying erratically.
Update : The pilot , C Patterson is alive , and has been arrested (Benton County Sheriff’s) after landing (crash) on a corn field . Condition of the aircraft not known yet.
Some Relief ! Tupelo Beech C90A (Regd. N342ER) aircraft is on ground without signs of Fire or smoke.
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) September 3, 2022
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