A single engine aircraft.
A single engine aircraft.
  • A man from Idaho stole a plane from a Las Vegas hangar and flew it 100 miles to southern California.
  • The man was arrested and is facing charges of possession of a stolen airplane.
  • He may also be behind other attempted plane burglaries in the days leading up to his arrest.

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — An Idaho man was arrested after stealing a plane from a North Las Vegas hangar, flying it over 100 miles into a southern California airport and eventually running into a desert area after officers inquired about the aircraft.