A homeless California man who stole a small private plane in Palo Alto earlier this month, went out for fun, and then crash-landed on a beach in nearby Half Moon Bay told authorities he did it to prove that airport security was lax. did.
Perhaps he has a point.
Luis Gustavo Aires, 50, was arrested shortly after returning to the ground in a 1960s single-engine American Champion plane around 5 p.m. on February 8, and managed to start it from Palo Alto Airport without the keys. and took off. KRON4 report.
It is believed that the attacker entered the plane through a gap in the airport’s perimeter fence, which appeared to have been cut open.
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said the suspect told investigators he intended to steal the $150,000 fixed-wing plane, which was not seriously damaged. He said it was to show him.
At Ailes’ first court appearance on Tuesday, he told the judge his real name was “Sunrock,” the paper wrote.
“Sanrock” told investigators that he learned to fly in his native Brazil. His last known address is in Miami. At the time of his arrest, he was found with the identification of three other people.
He has been charged with identity theft and airplane theft, and has pleaded not guilty.
At his first court appearance, Mr. Ailes told Judge Rebecca Woodson that he wanted to be represented, but she denied his request.
He was held on $10,000 bail. It is unclear whether he has retained a lawyer.
Ailes/Sanrock is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the San Mateo County Justice Building on February 21 at 1:30 p.m.
The newspaper has contacted Palo Alto Airport for comment.
