24M of Cocaine in a crashed plane

I don't normally post crash stories but this one seemed just too bizarre to
not post here.

From http://www.sltrib.com/nationworld/ci_2492440 (but I first saw it in my
little local Alabama newspaper)

"WHEELING, W.Va. - Authorities called to the scene of a weekend plane crash
found no people - dead or alive - but they did find $24 million worth of
cocaine.
Federal authorities were seeking the pilot, identified as Eugene N.
Cobbs, on a charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S.
Attorney Thomas E. Johnston said Monday.
The Piper Aerostar twin-engine plane crashed in a wooded area around
midnight Saturday near the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, said James Peters,
a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Authorities found about 327 pounds of cocaine packaged in blocks and
another 193 pounds turned up Monday in the plane's nose compartment,
Johnston said. He estimated the street value at about $24 million.
Authorities were searching for a man believed to be Cobbs who was picked
up by a motorist near the airport's entrance."

More details he http://www.wtov9.com/news/4012517/detail.html


On top of all these troubles, the poor feller has an expired medical!


Name : COBBS, EUGENE NICHOLAS
Airman's Address : (look it up yourself if you really wanna know)
LOS ANGELES, CA, 90034-6403
FAA Region : Western/Pacific
Date of Medical : Nov, 2001
Class of Medical : 3
Expiration of Class 3 privileges : Nov, 2004
Airman Certificates : Private Pilot
Airplane Single Engine Land

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Jim Fisher