A 64 Year Old Takes Crazy Fighter Jet Flight
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A 64-year-old French man was getting the ride of his life aboard a real-life fighter jet – right up until he hit the ejector seat button.
In March of last year, the retiree got to ride along in a fighter jet as a surprise gift, but the high-speed ascent made him so nervous he gripped the seat for dear life – accidentally triggering the ejector seat and flying out of the plane.The man fell 2,500 feet but miraculously suffered only minor injuries when he landed in a nearby field. Officials say it’s a ‘miracle’ that the pilot was not also ejected.Officials say the man had never flown on a military aircraft before and felt pressured into accepting the ride.
The French Air Force is now reviewing its procedures.
That’s a crazy story!
-Meltdown-
Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
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