World

Escaped Crocodile Causes Congo Plane Crash That Kills 20

The lone survivor of the August crash is now explaining the “bizarre tale“:

According to the inquiry report and the testimony of the only survivor, the crash happened because of a panic sparked by the escape of a crocodile hidden in a sports bag.
One of the passengers had hidden the animal, which he planned to sell, in a big sports bag, from which the reptile escaped as the plane began its descent into Bandundu.
A report of the incident said: “The terrified air hostess hurried towards the cockpit, followed by the passengers.”
The plane was then sent off-balance “despite the desperate efforts of the pilot”, said the report.

The crash occurred on August 25th during a routine flight from Kinshasa to a regional airport in Bandundu.

Comments (40)

  • JohnDoe
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 11:46pm

    Our great country was founded by and for the citizens of the thirteen colonies. It was designed to insure that a central government was controlled and limited by representatives of those citizens. It was given a limited amount of power, with many checks and balances, to secure the rights and freedoms for its citizens. They were making sure that an American Government would and could not become as Britian had. England enacted laws and taxes on their American subjects, but without allowing the colonies a say in their government. Ignoring the will of the people of America, they bullied and took away what limited rights they had and tried to force them to comply. Sound familiar? Yes, we don’t have to look far across the Atlantic at a despotic leader, we have only to look at the Oval Office in Washington, D. C. and to those whom we had entrusted the liberties of the people and the country. Our representatives, Senate and the House, are there to represent the will of the people. Instead, they have consistently lied to their constituents, both during campaigns and when in office. They have consistently robbed the American people, not only of their money, but also by stealing their liberties, little by little. The incumbent office holders allow themselves to be above the law, they allow themselves to steal by back-room corrupt deals and the like. They ignore the very people who put them in office, they even resort to passing laws, under cover of darkness. They hide laws and corrupt deals in the midst of thousand of pages of laws. This has always been a trick of unethical lawyers. Their mindset is to bog down any opposition by inudating them with mountains of paperwork. Then, they laugh and call the people stupid and ignorant, or worse! No doubt, I could go on and on. Their lack of character, morals and ethics makes them unfit to be employed anywhere, let alone entrusted with the security, freedom, and economic growth of this great country. They have taken your freedom to worship, especially targeting Christianity. They have tried to rewrite the American history, to further their agendas, just like the Moslems continue to do with Israel.

    Soon after deciding what sort of Government America was to become, that very question was asked of Benjamin Franklin. In reply Franklin said, “A Republic….if we can keep it”. This is a question that should be upon the lips of all true American patriots. If we can’t or more correctly, if we won’t, then we don’t deserve it. The choice is up to us, the American people, and the answer should be and must be yes we will!

    You’re probably asking how do we insure that we will keep this nation a free Republic. Oh, we voted for only those who promised no more taxes, no more spending, etc., etc. Of course they all were proven to be liars again (or should I have said they were just not quite forthcoming or perhaps they were a little disingenuious?). Then we did the “best of the two evils” choice. This was no different than the “Magician’s Choice” trick! We now know that there is no difference between Republicans and the Democrats when it comes to which is telling the truth. Neither has the best interest of America at heart, probably not even in mind! Their goal is simply to acquire power, money, more power and more money while doing and saying anything to remain in office.

    So what is the answer? They don’t listen when the people, overwhelmingly, protest and tries to voice their opposition. So the American people need to get their UNDIVIDED attention. How? WE THE PEOPLE, must vote any and all incumbents out of office. It doesn’t matter if they are better than most. If they haven’t been part of the solution, then they are part of the problem. THEY MUST KNOW AND WE MUST LET THEM KNOW THAT GOVERNMENT WILL NO LONGER BE RUN BY ROUGUE LAWYERS AND OPPORTUNISTS, PROGRESSIVES (AKA SOCIALISTS), ETC. THEY ARE NOTHING MORE THAN MODERN-DAY CARPETBAGGERS OR WANNA-BE DICTATORS. THEY MUST BE EDUCATED TO THE FACT THAT THEY WILL BE VOTED OUT AGAIN AND AGAIN, UNTIL THEY LEARN THAT OUR REPRESENTATIVES ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO RUN THEIR OWN VERISON OF CRIME, INC.
    AND THOSE THAT ARE ELECTED TO OFFICE, BUT CONTINUE TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT WILL SOON LEARN THEY WILL HAVE ONLY ONE TERM IN OFFICE.

    We, the people, need to lobby our newly elected representatives to enact new laws to insure ALL our freedoms, our security, etc. Enact laws that ethical or criminal behavior of representatives will be prosecuted swiftly and severly, with no possibility of any pardon…not by a state Governor nor by a President! Enact laws or amendments to limit a President to one term only, ensuring that any damage to our country will not be as damaging as is obvious with this Government. Further limit the terms of our Representatives, both in the Senate and the House. Imperative to limit the term of all Supreme Court Justices to no more than an eight year term and make an amendment that the justices can no longer re-interpret the Constitution, but uphold the laws as it was written and intended by the original framers.

    So, the bottom line is this: unless the American people get the undivided attention of those in government…when you and your family members are homeless and hungry or at the very least jobless…remember, you have only yourselves to blame.

    THE ONLY WAY TO INSURE THAT YOUR FUTURE REPRESENTATIVES WILL LISTEN TO ITS CONSTITUENTS IS VOTE OUT ALL INCUMBENTS!!! FROM THAT POINT ON, EACH REPRESENTATIVE MUST KNOW WE WILL VOTE THEM OUT AGAIN AND AGAIN UNTIL WE HAVE RESPONSIBLE REPRESENTATIVES THAT UNDERSTAND THEY ARE THERE FOR THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.

    Report Post »  
  • squeaker
    Posted on October 23, 2010 at 3:20pm

    Who knew, Crocodile’s could fly

    Report Post »  
  • Paul -Indiana
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 8:06pm

    You can’t make up stuff this good. :-)

    Report Post »  
  • SATX 19
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 7:03pm

    “…The crash occurred on August 25th during a routine flight from Kinshasa to a regional airport in Bandundu.”
    This was anything but a ROUTINE flight, unless Congo Air routinely allows crocs on their flights from Kinshasa to the major hub of Bandundu.
    Maybe from Kinshasa to Owando, even Impfondo…but not Bandundu.

    Report Post » SATX 19  
  • Cynic-clinic
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 6:35pm

    Juan Williams of NPR is afraid of crocodiles too. Maybe he was right !!!!

    Report Post »  
  • Sojourner
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 6:28pm

    I can’t get on board with my pomade. How do get on with a frick’n gator?

    Report Post » Sojourner  
  • RugDog
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 6:19pm

    Was the croc born in Kenya too?

    Report Post » RugDog  
  • AmericanFaith
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 4:39pm

    It happened because of something GWBush said or did…

    Report Post » AmericanFaith  
  • conservativeone
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 4:18pm

    Where did the pilot get those new shoes ???

    Report Post » conservativeone  
  • catndahat
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 1:06pm

    But did the croc survive…?

    Report Post » catndahat  
  • Floyd57
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 12:20pm

    Does the twenty dead include the croc or did it find its freedom?

    Report Post »  
  • jamest818
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:41am

    in this day and age nothing should surprise us anymore

    Report Post » jamest818  
  • Freedomwatcherguy
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:29am

    I am totally for crocs on planes——-as luggage!

    Report Post »  
  • Ponyexpress
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:27am

    Watch for billions on TSA Alligator scanners.

    Report Post » Ponyexpress  
  • ripama
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:21am

    Back in the 70s an Indian passenger jet went down when the jet hit turbulance knocking over Hibachis in the aisle spreading their red hot coals around the plane.

    Report Post »  
  • Floyd57
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:18am

    Great! Now we have to watch out for suspicious looking muslims carrying alligators in bags onto planes!

    Report Post »  
  • stacybernardslay
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:58am

    There are motherf-in‘ crocs on the motherfin’ plane !!!!!

    Report Post »  
  • JHN
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:55am

    As a part of the Christian ministry I run I have been to the DRC and have flown on those same planes. It is no wonder the Congolese airlines have so many of what they describe as “unscheduled landings”. The safety standards are, well, let’s say, slightly lacking. I climbed on the plane with half a dozen passengers and piles of cargo and luggage in the same compartment. The boxes and bags were secured (loosely defined) by a single strap around them. The pile fell over during the flight. No croc though… thankfully.You can see pictures of the work with women in the eastern DRC who are victims of sexual violence at http://www.worldlinkonline.org/programs/focus-congo/articles.html and I will try to have pictures of the plane and cargo added.

    Report Post »  
  • forthepeople
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:49am

    Here comes some more new Laws and many more Investigations, to find out what they already know.

    Report Post » forthepeople  
  • EqualJustice
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:41am

    Reminds me of the story a pilot told me about the FIGHTER **** with his beak and claws taped in the old “overhead” rack of DC8 from NY to Puerto Rico. Imagine?

    Report Post » EqualJustice  
  • where is JG
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:27am

    BREAKING NEWS – crock kills 20 in congo. Barack kills millions in communist take over of former USA. Weather on the top and bottom of every hour. Now…your re-education minister VAN JONES. DO not change the channel or you will be rounded up and punished by OBAMADINAJAD. This hour Sponsored by Department of Justice and the Naacp. (national anti-american communist party) Next hour sponsored by Department of Education and the CP USA (commie party – USA)

    Report Post » where is JG  
    • where is JG
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:33am

      This program is proudly brought to you by NPR – (NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT RADIO) Stay tuned for the award winning movie. “STUFF” followed by 3 repeat airings of ALGORES “An inconvienient troof”

      Report Post » where is JG  
  • M31Sailor
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:25am

    The TSA has just come out with new guidelines
    Only Crocodile handbags will be allowed on
    flights.

    News Flash The Obama administration has just
    a new govt agency
    Helen Thomas has been appointed Repites
    in Flight Czar. All crocs and alligators will have
    to be registered with the GOVERNMENT and
    have to carry an ID In Chicago all reptiles are
    eligible to vote.(no pun intended)

    Report Post » M31Sailor  
  • Country
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:24am

    Lesson learn, don’t pack a crocodile, sorry.

    Report Post »  
  • UlyssesP
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:18am

    Now Juan Williams has to be suspicious of passengers in Crocodile garb.
    God bless him.

    Report Post » UlyssesP  
    • jamest818
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:39am

      thats funny poor jaun we love u

      Report Post » jamest818  
    • FedUP
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:52am

      ULYSSESP- your fired for stating such a provocative opinion against crocodiles.

      Report Post » BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?  
  • LadyIzShy
    Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:04am

    do what? who in thier right mind would take a croc on a planbe NOT in a cage..

    Report Post » LadyIzShy  
    • AzDebi
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:13am

      Guess they are gonna have to get their “right mind” in the next life, huh?

      Report Post » AzDebi  
    • Bluefish49
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:14am

      I don’t know but George Bush will probably have to take the hit on this one too.

      Report Post »  
    • snowleopard3200
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:26am

      Why should anyone be suprised by a crocodile on the plane? We have had people smuggle on exploding shoes and exploding undies, so a crocodile should have been a peice of cake.

      Report Post » Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}  
    • lookn4nrml
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:35am

      When cultures collide there will be collisions. In Dubai, when the driver of the speeding, out of control car that caused the accident was asked why he was driving that way, he responded “It is a fast car.”

      Report Post »  
    • chazman
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:40am

      We had “Snakes on a Plane,“ now we have ”Crocs on a Plane!” Good God, when will it all stop!!!!
      AAAHHHHH!!!!! We have to stop the CROCS now!!!!

      Report Post »  
    • 911
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 12:37pm

      I would have battled the Crocodile to the death.

      Report Post »  
    • independentvoteril
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 1:46pm

      All as I have to say is “I am right flying is DANGEROUS”, now for another reason to add to the list..

      Report Post » independentvoteril  
    • FreedomOfSpeech
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 3:14pm

      It was not a crocodile. It was Obama’s brother drunk driving across the runway with his latest teenage bride. Kind of like Obama’s father used to do.

      Report Post » FreedomOfSpeech  
    • ZeitgeistBuster
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 3:38pm

      This incident is a good metaphor for what NOT to do if our courntry starts to melt down finacially or otherwise. DO NOT PANICK, and DO NOT RUSH OVER THE CLIFF with the crowd. Unfortunately, if we are in a plane, it won’t take but maybe half of us to panic to thow things out of balance and wreck the “plane”.

      Report Post » ZeitgeistBuster  
    • Paul -Indiana
      Posted on October 22, 2010 at 8:03pm

      and not dead, too.

      Report Post »  
    • SamLiberty
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:39am

      This is Africa…. Different kind of Logic….

      Report Post »  

Sign In To Post Comments! Sign In

Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Glenn Beck Radio

Listen to Glenn Beck 24/7 Listen Now
Restoring Love