The departure of China Southern Flight 380 was delayed on Tuesday after an 80-year-old woman wanted a little reassurance that her flight would be safe. While reports of her accuracy vary, the woman allegedly threw nine coins at the engine of the Airbus A320 twin-jet and that led to airline personnel evacuating the entire plane over concerns that a coin could have been sucked into the engine and caused “serious damage.”
China Southern Flight Delayed After Woman Threw Coins into Engine for Good Luck
Key Takeaways:
- An 80-year-old woman caused a five-hour delay for China Southern Flight 380 by throwing coins into the aircraft's engine for good luck.
- The incident led to the evacuation of the plane and a full safety inspection due to concerns about potential engine damage from the coins.
- The woman, identified as Buddhist, was detained by police, but the flight eventually departed safely after the thorough examination.
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