Cory Wayne Patterson, Man Who Stole Plane From Tupelo Airport and Threatened To Crash Into Walmart, Taken Into Custody

The pilot who stole a small aircraft from Mississippi's Tupelo airport and threatened to crash into Walmart has been identified as Cory Wayne Patterson. Reportedly, Patterson landed the plane without causing any injuries. However, police believe that Patterson does not have a legitimate flying license or he is a licensed pilot. Police Chief John Quaka on Saturday said "this is an ongoing investigation. At 5:08 am, Cory Wayne Patterson stole an airplane and took off from airport." Is Cory Patterson, Tupelo Airport Employee and Pilot of Stolen Plane Threatening to Crash It Into Walmart? Facebook Post Dedicated to Parents and Sister Go Viral!.

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Police Chief John Quaka says this is an ongoing investigation. 5:08 a.m. Cory Wayne Patterson stole an airplane and took off from airport. He has some flight instruction. They do not believe he is a licensed pilot.

— Sam R. Hall (@samrhall) September 3, 2022

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Police identify man who stole plane in Mississippi as Cory Wayne Patterson who had "some flight instruction" and fueled aircraft at the airport as an employee. The plane was full of fuel when he stole it. LIVE NOW https://t.co/Hs95vLGLBP

— Al Tompkins (@atompkins) September 3, 2022

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