SEATAC, Wash. — An airline mechanic stole an Alaska Airlines plane without any passengers and took off from Sea-Tac International Airport in Washington state on Friday night before crashing near Ketron Island, officials said.
'Suicidal' airline mechanic steals plane in Seattle, crashes
Authorities: No passengers aboard, no connection to terrorism
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