Thomas Fitzpatrick's Strange Landing
How did Fitzpatrick land a plane on Manhattan Street?
4.4 (30)
41 mins
Explore the bizarre story of Thomas Fitzpatrick, who landed a stolen airplane on a New York City street after making an extraordinary nighttime flight. Uncover why he attempted the stunt, how he managed the landing, and what happened when authorities caught up with him.
Ep 1:
A Bet, a Bar, and a Bomber Pilot
Meet Tommy Fitzpatrick: teenage war hero, boxer, and pipefitter whose reckless charm sets the stage for a barroom bet that will send him racing back to a New Jersey airfield in the dead of night.
Ep 2:
Two Planes, One Impossible Street
Drunk, uninvited, and utterly fearless, Tommy steals a Cessna and threads it onto a Manhattan street barely wider than its wings—then walks away with just a fine, setting up an even wilder encore.
Ep 3:
From Marauder to Model Husband
A skeptic's insult sends Tommy skyward again, but this time the law, a judge, and consequence finally catch up—leading to jail, a quiet reformed life, and a cocktail named in his honor.
Discussions (5)
Malachi
Level 9 · 1 week agoTommy paid less than a parking ticket
Martin
Level 2 · 1 week agoSo his family literally left the plane stories out of his obituary... imagine being that guy's kid and just pretending dad was totally normal for 51 years 💀
Sean
Level 10 · 1 week agocalling the second landing 'more impressive' than Sully's save doesn't hold up. Sully had 155 lives and zero engines. Tommy had a bet and a buzz. Skill vs recklessness aren't the same category.
