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Big Island, Hawaii, attempted King Air theft

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Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:23 am

Big Island, Hawaii, attempted King Air theft

Lock your doors folks…

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/10/27/man-accused-attempting-steal-plane-hilo-airport-deemed-unfit-trial/
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Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:39 am

Re: Big Island, Hawaii, attempted King Air theft

The "barefoot Bandit" finally got arrested, should we call this guy the "Brainless Bandit"? They don't say if he knew anything about flying or if he would have committed expensive suicide when he tried to take off.
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Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:04 am

Re: Big Island, Hawaii, attempted King Air theft

Considering it's more complicated to start a king air than it is to fly a king air, I'd say he would've been okay
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Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:39 am

Re: Big Island, Hawaii, attempted King Air theft

asa wrote:Considering it's more complicated to start a king air than it is to fly a king air, I'd say he would've been okay



Does the same apply for a DHC-8 Q400?
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