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Drunk pilot allegedly steals plane in Hungary

Edith Báez

12:47 pm

A pilot was detained in Hungary after allegedly stealing an aircraft while intoxicated, prompting a fighter jet to scramble before the plane made an emergency landing in a sunflower field.

The pilot reportedly attempted to flee on foot after landing but was eventually detained by authorities.

Edith Báez

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