A
man who taxied his light plane down a main street in Western Australia’s
Pilbara region and parked it outside a pub is expected to be charged.
Newman
police sergeant Mark McKenzie said the plane had its propeller running, its
wings removed and was being steered by foot pedals on Friday.
The
man parked the plane outside the Newman Hotel and was then interviewed by
police.
“It
was a pretty stupid thing to do,” McKenzie said.
“Kids
were coming home from school. It could have been very ugly. All he needed was
one gust of wind ... because without the wings, it’s not stable.
“People
think it was a bit of a laugh but it was very dangerous and we’re not very
happy with it.”
McKenzie
said police had examined the Road Traffic Act but would likely charge the man
under the Criminal Code.
“I
would assume there would be an offence under the Criminal Code that may fit the
bill.
“I’m
confident that he will be charged with something soon.”
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