The Night a Pilot Landed a Stolen Plane in Manhattan (He Proved It Twice)
From Yore Town by Beard Laws Studio, Bleav
April 6, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 157
About this episode
The episode recounts the incredible true story of Thomas Fitzpatrick, who stole a plane and landed it on a Manhattan street twice.
Thomas Fitzpatrick stole a plane and landed it on a New York City street, and unbelievably, he did it twice. This true story sounds impossible, but the real events are even more unbelievable than the legend.
Topics covered
- aviation
- true crime
- New York City
- stolen plane
- unbelievable events
Keywords
- Thomas Fitzpatrick
- stolen plane
- Manhattan
- aviation history
- true crime
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New York City, Manhattan
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