Posted on 08/02/2018 6:26:23 PM PDT by EdnaMode
A man arrested at the Texarkana Regional Airport on July 4th allegedly told investigators he intended to fly a stolen plane to a rap music concert in another state.
Asked about his lack of training as a pilot, Zemarcuis Devon Scott, 18, allegedly told Texarkana, Ark., police that he didn't believe there was much more to the task than pushing buttons and pulling levers, according to a probable cause affidavit used to create the following account.
It was about 2:30 a.m. when airport security personnel contacted police about seeing a man jump a fence and attempt to enter an American Eagle twin-engine jet. By the time officers arrived, the suspect, later identified as Scott, had gotten onto the small commercial plane and closed the door behind him.
When officers shined a flashlight into the plane's cockpit from outside the jet, they could see a man sitting in the pilot's seat with his hands below the window and out of direct view. Fearing for their safety, an officer drew his weapon and ordered the man to keep his hands up where they could be seen.
When the suspect turned his gaze toward the officers, two of them allegedly recognized Scott from past encounters. Two of the three responding officers got the plane's door open while the third continued to monitor Scott until he could be taken into custody.
On Monday, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Chuck Black formally charged Scott with commercial burglary and attempted theft of property with a value greater than $25,000. Both offenses are felonies punishable by three to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Scott is being held in the Miller County jail with bail set at $25,000. The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge Carlton Jones. A date for Scott's arraignment on the charges hasn't been scheduled but he is expected to appear in court later this month.
So many tv episodes saying that the planes fly themselves. Uh, NO.
Demetrius is lucky he didn’t actually get airborne.
He would probably have had trouble carjacking a stick-shift too.
I’m presuming Zemarcuis Devon couldn’t even get the engines started...
I’ve a feeling that these are not going to be his only charges...
He is not yet "turning his life around".
It is a shame they stopped him. He might have become a very expensive Darwin nominee. Of course it is likely he has already procreated given his heritage.
See how easy it is to become a real live Felon?
Just one Grade A. dumb decision.
Now, try reversing the process.
They have dealt with this little fool before.
This caper here cannot just be laughed off.
Was he looking to blow up the auto-pilot?
The kid thinks big, I’ll give him that much.
“Pushing buttons, pulling levers” - yep, easy as that.
Well, that is true, but the trick isn't to know WHICH buttons Andy levers to use, WHEN, and in which combination.
He’s only a lad!
Actually the hardest part of flying is the radio and navigating unfamiliar taxi ways. Both require readbacks and a thorough understanding of procedures. Clearance delivery is brutal. One develops a shorthand because the read back must be exact.
There are actually YouTube videos that could help you with that, just doubt he pulled them up.
For example, do a YouTube search for Embraer Engine Start...
Was he seeing 45 cents?
50 cent and nickelback
Too bad they don’t park A380’s overnight at the Texarkana Airport.
Surely you can’t be serious.
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