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Old Oct 23, 2023 | 12:49 pm
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Originally Posted by DLASflyer
ABC News reporting he yelled “I’m not right” before lunging at the controls. Also he was scheduled to fly an AS 737 out of SFO immediately after the commute flight.
Which if he was impaired is terrifying.

Originally Posted by scubadu
Interesting... I've been intoxicated more than once over the course of my life and I literally never once thought, hmmm... maybe I should take down an airplane and kill myself and a whole bunch of innocent people in the process too... Usually if intoxicated I'm more likely thinking, "I need a nap"

Wow, people are crazy anymore...

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This, or worst case scenario - "Yes, another drink does sound like a good idea" which is then usually followed by the "I need a nap."
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