Attempted Suicide on Shuttle America?

[MetroSheriff]

My question is whether or not they got blood on the seats.

Probably not any more than the stews do. If you catch my drift...

 

[theo]

Heard on Atlanta Radio 129.6, about 2:15 eastern on the 6th. Shuttle America flight to IAD (flt7515??). Pilots were reporting to dispatch that a man wielded a knife, and slit his wrists. They said a paramedic said he was stable, and they were going to continue to IAD. 5 minutes later they call back again and said that the man pulled out another knife and was trying to cut himself again. Anybody know the outcome.

What airport did this flight originate in?

 

[viper548]

Oh, and TSA wants to allow pocket knives and ice picks on airplanes

 

[erj-145mech]

The aircraft was going from Houston (IAH) to IAD. I guess if you're an evacuee, formerly known as a refugee, you don't get the scrutany than a pilot receives. The aircraft was diverted to BNA where the subject was taken to a mental health facility. BNA Ground had the airplane on the National Guard ramp, then repo'd to a gate to get the remaining pax screened again. So much for the Houston TSA personel.

 

[rvsm410]

I know this is a turboprop but isn't this taking it a bit to far..geez these passengers now days!

In all seriousness, good job of the crew...I feel for these folks loosing there homes and famlies....

The TSA..Hmmmmm why does this surprise anyone?

 

[DrProc]

Whoa, I thought those TSA guys were on the ball! [sarcasm] Two knives! What a bunch of morons. I have had my nail clippers examined throughly and shoes wanded, customs declaration verified all while in uniform, but two knives on some joker getting through. I feel so much safer with the Tons Standing Around on the job.

I would prefer that you refer to them by their proper name, they've earned it and deserve it: "Those Stupid A*****s"

 

[FlamingFUPA]

I know this is a turboprop but isn't this taking it a bit to far..geez these passengers now days!

I think it was an E170

 

[Mesa Fan Club]

The reports coming in on CNN said he called himself E170GuppyKiller. ******** He must of lost it and couldn't get to his computer in time, can anyone verify this?

 

[sleddriver77]

Oh, and TSA wants to allow pocket knives and ice picks on airplanes

Don't forget Bows and friggin' arrows!! Because I can't COUNT the number of times that, as a passenger, I've needed to practice in-flight archery. Get a hard sided case and CHECK IT!!
We can't carry our Leathermans (Leathermen?) but passengers are gonna be able to have BOWS AND ARROWS AND ICEPICKS???

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Don't forget Bows and friggin' arrows!! Because I can't COUNT the number of times that, as a passenger, I've needed to practice in-flight archery.

Are they trying to change that? Right now on the TSA website they are showing as prohibited.

How about knitting needles? They are currently allowed and are freaking scary.

 

[viper548]

I cant think of any compelling reason why an icepick should be allowed as a carryon item

 

[EMB170Pilot]

wow...Didn't hear this..of course Im still on the CHQ side...let me call some of my Shuttle amigos to confirm (if it hasn't already) this.

Too bad!

 

[coolyokeluke]

I was pulling into the gate yesterday in Nashville and was wondering why the 170 was surrouned by cop cars. There were 4-5 police vehicles around it and it was parked about 100 yards away from the gates. I heard later about the suicide threat. My guess is if you're really serious about killing yourself you're not going to do it on a full passenger airplane but who knows what goes through the mind of somebody at the end of their rope.

 

[semperfido]

just a greyhound bus with wings

 

[proud_dude]

The reports coming in on CNN said he called himself E170GuppyKiller. ********He must of lost it and couldn't get to his computer in time, can anyone verify this?

Moderators, why do you allow these sort of things to be said? Also, the previous post had some inappropriate language also.