Arrested After Slapping Engine Nacelle Of Southwest Airliner On Taxiway
A man who was determined to be intoxicated climbed a fence at
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Day and started running across
the tarmac towards a taxiway.
The incident occurred about 5:30 local time, according to a report in
The Arizona Republic and relayed by
USA Today.
Phoenix police spokesman James Holmes said the 49-year-old man,
identified as
Robert Bump, ran towards a Southwest jet that was waiting
on a taxiway for clearance to approach the terminal. Authorities warned
the pilot of the airliner that there was someone approaching the
airplane, and the engine he was nearest was shut down to avoid injuring
him.
Bump allegedly banged on the nacelle with his hands while walking
towards the terminal. Holmes said that it took about four minutes from
the time Bump was first noticed until he was apprehended.
To get to the plane, Bump had to climb over an 8-9 foot fence
topped with barbed wire, according to the paper. Holmes said Bump
"showed signs of alcohol impairment and possibly drug use."
Deputy Aviation Director at Sky Harbor Deborah Ostereicher said "he's lucky to be alive."
(Photo provided by Phoenix PD)
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