Pilot stabbed, bomb threat at ChCh Airport.

**onearmedbandit** · 8th February 2008, 09:20

Heard on the radio this morning that apparently a woman stabbed a pilot on a flight from Blenheim to Christchurch this morning, and threatened to have a bomb on her person. ChCh airport has been closed since 8am this morning, with flights canceled or delayed. Surrounding streets have also been closed off. A sniper was positioned at the airport, as police stormed the plane. The pilot was able to walk from the plane but has been rushed to hospital. The plane was a twin-prop gulfstream with 8 or so passengers on board. No one else was harmed and police have the woman in custody.

Expect to see increased security measures on domestic flights and increased ticket prices.

Linky

**Finn** · 8th February 2008, 09:23

Finally something newsworthy. Maybe al-Qaeda's female terrorist cell, Shibitch is in full swing.

**Usarka** · 8th February 2008, 09:24

Just part of the statistical norm. People are being stabbed everywhere lately, why not on planes......

Herald: Axeman terrorises locals (no, not eddie van halen)

**Steam** · 8th February 2008, 09:53

She sounds a little bit serious... or maybe just mentally ill.
She forgot one of the main rules of terrorism; if you get overpowered and fail to take a cockpit, detonate the bomb.

**Qkchk:Me** · 8th February 2008, 10:01

But its not their fault - Blame it on the Full Moon, the Solar Eclipse and the Warmest Summer in years...............................

**Quasievil** · 8th February 2008, 10:11

I say ban knives, cut your bread and steaks with spoons.

**Mr Merde** · 8th February 2008, 10:19

Maybe this is the prefered method of anouncing your intended destination in Mogadishu. Just like the bell on a bus.

**Colapop** · 8th February 2008, 10:29

Is it a KBer...?

**Swoop** · 8th February 2008, 10:31

Originally Posted by Colapop

Is it a KBer...?

How many somalian women are KB members?

**sunhuntin** · 8th February 2008, 10:33

Originally Posted by Swoop

How many somalian women are KB members?

how many of us know for sure what race other members here are?

**Colapop** · 8th February 2008, 10:33

Where does it say Somalian? She might just be well tanned...

**crashe** · 8th February 2008, 10:35

Official police comms email:

Originally Posted by police comms

New Zealand Police Alert 06:00 8-02-2008 Canterbury

Location of incident: Christchurch International Airport

Incident Type: Air Incident

At approx 0740hrs this morning a May Day call was received via the NZ Rescue co-ordination Centre from an Air National Flight operated by Eagle Air traveling from Blenheim to Christchurch.
The pilots on board reported that a female passenger had attacked them in the cockpit inflicting some minor injuries, before she was removed from the cockpit.
The passenger also made threats of a bomb being on board.
The plane with 9 persons on board continued on to Christchurch International Airport without further incident.
The plane landed safely at approximately 8:06am.
All passengers safely disembarked. The female has been taken into custody.
The plane is currently being searched.
Police enquiries are now under way.
Supt Dave Cliff the Canterbury District Commander will be holding a press Conference at 10:30 hrs this morning at the Christchurch Central Police Station.

Inspector Kieren Kortegast
Police South Comms

Issued By: Team Leader Julie Brown

No other police comms emails have come throu re this incident since the first email.