Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"It truly was a scam. They tricked the control tower, saying they were low on fuel."

Source: Betty Maldonado, a spokeswoman for Peru's aviation authority, CORPAC, telling the Associated Press that a fuel emergency declared by an Air Rum L-1011 was simply a ruse. The Gambian crew and passengters were headed to Peru to watch their national team play in the FIFA Under 17 Soccer Championship game. They were late -- and apparently decided to bypass normal procedures, land near the stadium and get the passengers to the game. Gambia beat Qatar in the finals 3-1. It may, however, be some time before the L-1011 can leave Peru.

FMI: www.airrum.com