Man who allegedly said he wanted Jetstar plane to crash handed 2 harassment charges

An Australian man who allegedly uttered threatening words at Changi Airport, including stating that he would crash a plane, was handed two harassment charges on Dec 9. According to court documents, Marli Curtis Philip Moncrieff, 36, was on board a Perth-bound Jetstar Australia plane at around 5.40am on Nov 20 when a cabin crew member allegedly heard him saying: “I wish the aircraft to crash and kill everyone... I want the aircraft to crash.” The police said in a statement on Dec 8 that he was later escorted to a holding room, where he allegedly uttered similar words again. He is accused of saying: “If you put me on another plane, I am (going to) do the same thing. I will tell the pilot I will crash the plane.” The police did not disclose what happened next, but the court heard on Dec 9 that Moncrieff is expected to plead guilty on Dec 18. For each count of harassment, an offender can be fined up to $5,000.<br/>