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In 1999, a disgruntled airline pilot stole an airplane and crashed it into the airline s remaining working aircraft, effectively crippling the airline

Jul 16, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: In 1999, a disgruntled airline pilot stole an airplane and crashed it into the airline’s remaining working aircraft, effectively crippling the airline

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