The 37-year-old man was charged on Monday night after allegedly taking the propeller driven Beechcraft two-seater aircraft through Newman to the Purple Pub on Friday October 31 at 2.10pm, Sam Dinnison said.
Police allege the man had purchased the aircraft from a man on the other side of town and was taking it home before deciding to stop in at the pub.
An examination of the plane revealed the fuel line, hanging from the side of the aircraft, was attached to a jerry can in the cabin enabling the plane to run, and when the man stopped at the pub he left the ignition on.
The man does not hold a pilot's license, and roads were busy with other vehicles and pedestrians at the time.
He will appear in Newman Magistrates Court, facing the charge of endangering life, health or safety, on November 18.
Source: http://www.watoday.com.au
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