A United Airlines pilot has been removed from the cockpit, at least for the time being. On 2 August, Kenneth HJ. was seen destroying a parking arm with an axe at a parking lot of Denver Airport, Colorado, United States. The pilot has been charged by the police. To the police, Kenneth HJ. told that he hit his breaking point.
In a surveillance video that appeared on social media (see below), you can see 63-year-old Kenneth HJ. hitting the parking arm, leaving destruction for about $700 (€643).
An employee saw what happened and tried to remove the axe from the pilot, this was only successful upon the arrival of a second employee. The altercation resulted in a physical struggle but without injuries.
Authorities have charged Kenneth KJ with misdemeanour criminal mischief and will appear in court on 25 September.
A United Airlines spokesperson said that the pilot was removed from scheduling and that the airline launched an internal investigation.
According to a sheriff’s deputy, Kenneth HJ hit his breaking point. He tried to leave the parking lot but there were six cars in line at each of the three exit gates and wanted to get rid of issues for everyone waiting.
According to a police report, several people who park at the lot don’t have valid permission to use the parking.
This post was published on 18 August 2023 21:20
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