Thomas Fitzpatrick (pilot)

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Thomas Edward Fitzpatrick (April 24, 1930 – September 14, 2009), nicknamed Tommy Fitz, was an American pilot known for two intoxicated flights where he flew from New Jersey and landed on the streets of New York City. In 1956, Fitzpatrick, age 26, first stole a single-engine Cessna 140, on a dare made at the local tavern. The plane was found in the middle of St. Nicholas Ave and 191st Street. Fitzpatrick was brought to Felony Court on suspicion of grand larceny and violation of the city's administrative code. Two years later, he stole another plane, a Cessna 120, and landed it a few blocks away, at Amsterdam Avenue and 187th Street. Multiple witnesses saw Fitzpatrick land the second plane. He was then charged for the same crimes again.

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