Seems some idiot (may have) tried to light his shoes on fire on a plane

[Tactical Dave]

I heard about this about an hour ago (I work for an airline), figured I would post it when it hit the news.

NBC: Passenger subdued aboard United jet - Airliner security- msnbc.com

 

[jblomenberg16]

I'm calling it a diversion of some sort, like the underwear bomber. I think the terrorists want to have our focus continued on air travel so they can use another form or transporation for a much more devastating attack.

I am glad that an air marshal was on board and able to take care of things her and prevent any further incident.

 

[Tactical Dave]

Yahoo,

Breaking news:
Man attempts to light explosive on United flight

You click it,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. air marshals subdued a Qatari man who authorities say tried to "light his shoes on fire" on a United Airlines flight from Washington to Denver on Wednesday night, ABC News reported, citing federal law enforcement officials.

So first they say explosives then say that he may have tried to light his shoes on fire and no mention of explosives........ wow.............

 

[evansvillethompsongunner]

When will people learn....
RUBBER IS NOT INCENDIARY.

Three cheers for the air marshal, though, for knowing necessary takedown force and using even less.

Imagine the on the news about the riots in the muslim world if we'd actually done what most countries would've and gave a final farewell to a foreign muslim diplomat.

I doubt it was an explosive, though it could well have been... probably just an incendary.
Anything you can light with a match is probably not explosive simply due to high ignition temperatures required.
There are a few common "home-made" categories which don't, but they all require synthesis well in advance and even walking or exerting force upon most of them could induce ignition. I'm guessing a lame attempt at terrorism from yet another disgruntled Muslim.

 

[edsinger]

Qatari man........

:wtf::wtf:


Is this a joke? I would have bet he was Irish.

 

[Tactical Dave]

Seem's Yahoo got smat and did an edit, main page now says,

Breaking news:
FBI probing disturbance on United flight

 

[Dogman]

He'll most likely claim diplomatic immunity and just go home unless his country pulls his status.

 

[caddywhompus]

I'm calling it a diversion of some sort, like the underwear bomber. I think the terrorists want to have our focus continued on air travel so they can use another form or transporation for a much more devastating attack.

I am glad that an air marshal was on board and able to take care of things her and prevent any further incident.

Agreed. Either a diversion as you say or a test of our response to these incidents. Either way, they are still very much in the fight.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I can guarantee that the guy's demeanor kept him from becoming Swiss cheese.

meaning: If he'd done things differently when confronted by the FAM... Mozambique Drill x2.

And those guys RARELY miss.

And 125gr Speer Gold Dots (.357 Sig) out of a Sig 229 and/or 239 is serious business.

-J-

 

[Joe Williams]

Seems the man was trying to sneak a smoke in the bathroom.

 

[Scutter01]

Diplomat quizzed after mid-air bomb scare - Airliner security- msnbc.com

 

[xamsx]

Agreed. Either a diversion as you say or a test of our response to these incidents. Either way, they are still very much in the fight.

Agreed x2.

 

[jsgolfman]

He was smoking in the lavatory.

 

[Tactical Dave]

He was smoking in the lavatory.

Im sure the Captian got a smoke/fire alarm in the cockpit if the marshal was able to smell it....... the clown is lucky the Captian did not blow the fire bottle on him..............


Telling an Air Marshal that you were trying to light your shoes on fire is not smart....


Oh, remember folks, smoking in the lav is a Federal offence........... Im sure he will not get changed though sadly.