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Angry pilot drops his pants - asks checkpoint staff to "search this"

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) on Feb 18th 2009 at 2:30PM

Get this - a pilot for Swiss International Airways decided that enough was enough at the London City Airport security checkpoint.

Instead of complying with all staff instructions, he dropped his pants and underwear, completely exposing himself, and asked whether they wanted to "search this".

I'm not sure what part of being asked to take off his belt and shoes prompted the outburst, but a source is on record saying nobody understood why the pilot lost his cool and that he might have been "having a bad day".

His antics meant 37 passengers were delayed for 2 hours while government staff investigated the matter.

It could have been worse though, the incident happened at the staff-only checkpoint, so no passengers had to come face to face with the half naked pilot. Of course, if this happened in the US, they probably would have emptied the terminal for fear of a terrorist penis attack.

(Via: The Sun)

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)

robb Feb 18th 2009 6:48PM

is this news or just left over "Crap" from Jerry Springer or things the national enquor , the star and the other toilet paper tabloids did not have room to print

Pete Feb 19th 2009 12:03AM

Robb -- This isn't supposed to be "news." It's a private blog, linked to AOL, and you didn't have to click on the link.

Tom Feb 19th 2009 1:26PM

"national enquor"??? Sheesh, Rob; OK I can understand if, let's say, you've "only been in country short distance" but you might want to at least TRY to learn how to spell the English language.

Lei Feb 18th 2009 6:53PM

If this happend in America the guy would be charged with a sex offense and be on the sex offender registry

Jason Feb 19th 2009 1:01PM

Very true, Americans take things to seriously.

Glorious Feb 19th 2009 3:13PM

I should hope so. That is disgusting and totally inappropriate.

Obeyme Feb 19th 2009 3:20PM

Where do Lei and Jason live, Sweden? Real hip and cool and swingin, aren't you. And where your authorities are begging the USA for help in stopping outta control pedophiles. I hear you're almost missing an entire generation due to your liberated sexuality. Yeah thank God, we do take this seriously. You might try it, since you're all used up and clapped out at eighteen years of age.

John Feb 23rd 2009 3:01PM

Americans don't take stuff to seriously. It's the sue happy Californians that are messing it up for the rest of us!

MA Feb 18th 2009 6:59PM

I am still laughing.

Scott Avnaim Feb 18th 2009 7:04PM

Did they make sure it wasn't a pipe bomb? Was it loaded? Did he have a carry and conceal permit?

vinny Feb 18th 2009 7:16PM

I would like to pull my pants down and tell these checkers to kiss my ass and then throw my shoes i had to take off at them! Going thru this everytime you get on an airplane is ridiculous!

laun Feb 18th 2009 9:44PM

When you are on vacation how are suppose to relax, with all the fuss? I agree I'd probably tell everyone to kiss my but too, i have nothing to hide. You can tell Esmeralda the witch and other pests to hop on her broom fly in the opposite direction and let the rest of the passengers proceed forth and enjoy their flight.

Teresa Feb 19th 2009 3:42AM

Personally, I don't know why you're making such a fuss about being checked. I feel much safer knowing the security checkpoints are in place, even though I know they aren't perfect, but it's better than nothing. I have nothing to hide.

wolf-1 Feb 19th 2009 3:43PM

Vinny, did you forget about the Guy, who a couple of years ago tried to light up an explosive device build in to his Shoe? And only a few alert Passengers jumped him before he was able to detonate this device, it is better to be safe then sorry.

paul Feb 19th 2009 10:35AM

And then you'll be the first one to cry and yell about lax security.

Heath Feb 19th 2009 12:52PM

I doubt you are ignorant to the attacks we have endured here in America, so don't be stupid. And don't get mad because your things are being checked before you get on an airplane. Your anger should be focused on our enemies. Their actions and plans for our death is the reason we must take these extreme precautions. I'm sure that if we were not doing these checks another attack would have already taken place causing you to scream; "why the hell aren’t they doing something to protect us from these monsters?" Wake-up and be part of the team, not part of the problem.