Ron L
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From Detroit TV news station:
Gun Found In Northwest Pilot's Baggage
Routine Security Screening Uncovers Pistol
Posted: 1:37 p.m. EST January 21, 2003
A Northwest Airlines pilot who was attempting to board a flight was arrested when a gun was discovered in his bag at New York's LaGuardia Airport, according to reports.
Robert Donaldson, 43, was reportedly scheduled to pilot Flight 1191 from New York to Detroit.
The 9mm handgun was discovered in Donaldson's carry-on baggage during a routine security screening, CNN reported.
Donaldson reportedly had a weapons permit to carry the gun legally in the state of Michigan, but not in New York, Local 4 reported.
Donaldson was arrested by Port Authority police at 5:45 a.m.
The Michigan-based pilot was charged with criminal possession of a weapon. He is being held in a New York City jail and is expected to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. He could face up to three years in prison.
Northwest Airlines spokeswoman Mary Beth Schubert confirmed that the airline is cooperating with federal and local officials. She declined further comment.
My comment - he should have known better unless he totally forgot that it was there. In either case, bad on him. [sarcasm mode]Shouldn't there be a law to allow pilots to carry on a plane?[/sarcasm mode]
Gun Found In Northwest Pilot's Baggage
Routine Security Screening Uncovers Pistol
Posted: 1:37 p.m. EST January 21, 2003
A Northwest Airlines pilot who was attempting to board a flight was arrested when a gun was discovered in his bag at New York's LaGuardia Airport, according to reports.
Robert Donaldson, 43, was reportedly scheduled to pilot Flight 1191 from New York to Detroit.
The 9mm handgun was discovered in Donaldson's carry-on baggage during a routine security screening, CNN reported.
Donaldson reportedly had a weapons permit to carry the gun legally in the state of Michigan, but not in New York, Local 4 reported.
Donaldson was arrested by Port Authority police at 5:45 a.m.
The Michigan-based pilot was charged with criminal possession of a weapon. He is being held in a New York City jail and is expected to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. He could face up to three years in prison.
Northwest Airlines spokeswoman Mary Beth Schubert confirmed that the airline is cooperating with federal and local officials. She declined further comment.
My comment - he should have known better unless he totally forgot that it was there. In either case, bad on him. [sarcasm mode]Shouldn't there be a law to allow pilots to carry on a plane?[/sarcasm mode]