Coins thrown into plane engine by elderly passenger for 'luck'
Jun 27, 2017, 1:29 pm
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Coins thrown into plane engine by elderly passenger for 'luck'
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A superstitious elderly passenger delayed a flight in Shanghai after throwing coins at the engine for good luck, Chinese Southern airline has confirmed.
The 80-year-old woman threw her change at the China Southern Airlines flight as she crossed the tarmac to board.
"In order to make sure the flight is safe, China Southern maintenance has conducted a full examination of the plane's engine," China Southern Airlines said in a statement on the microblogging site Weibo.
Police later shared their findings. Of the nine coins launched, only one hit its intended target - a single coin with the value of about 1.7 yuan - but that was enough to force the evacuation of 150 passengers for several hours.
"After an investigation the involved passenger, surnamed Qiu, said she threw the coins to pray for safety. According to Qiu's neighbour, Qiu believes in Buddhism," the police said.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40421811
A superstitious elderly passenger delayed a flight in Shanghai after throwing coins at the engine for good luck, Chinese Southern airline has confirmed.
The 80-year-old woman threw her change at the China Southern Airlines flight as she crossed the tarmac to board.
"In order to make sure the flight is safe, China Southern maintenance has conducted a full examination of the plane's engine," China Southern Airlines said in a statement on the microblogging site Weibo.
Police later shared their findings. Of the nine coins launched, only one hit its intended target - a single coin with the value of about 1.7 yuan - but that was enough to force the evacuation of 150 passengers for several hours.
"After an investigation the involved passenger, surnamed Qiu, said she threw the coins to pray for safety. According to Qiu's neighbour, Qiu believes in Buddhism," the police said.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40421811
Jun 27, 2017, 11:22 pm
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These superstitious people are such freaking morons, I hate them 
Jun 28, 2017, 3:29 am
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has there been a history of this behavior?
or is ah-ma starting to lose it?
Jun 28, 2017, 5:29 am
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Throwing coins at an aircraft engine - that's REALLY going to help ensure a safe trip.
Jun 28, 2017, 5:51 am
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Jun 28, 2017, 6:22 am
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Jun 28, 2017, 7:36 am
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You make your own luck.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:41 am
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The luck came in the form of no passenger opening the emergency exit door...
Jun 28, 2017, 8:06 am
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1 out of 9? 
Serious lack of arm talent there.
Jesus Christ may not be able to hit a curve ball, but it doesn't matter if Buddha can't throw strikes.
Serious lack of arm talent there.Jesus Christ may not be able to hit a curve ball, but it doesn't matter if Buddha can't throw strikes.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:10 am
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