China Southern Passenger Throws Coins Into Plane Engine 'For Good Luck' - she was praying for good luck
A passenger on a Chinese flight threw coins into a plane engine in an apparent attempt to bring about good luck. The 80-year-old passenger reportedly made the offering to the China Southern aircraft’s huge engine whilst boarding on Tuesday. Flight Org tweeted pictures which appeared to be taken by crew members, showing the coins and engineers assessing the possible damage. She later admitted to police she had thrown the coins “as she prayed for safety”. Of the nine coins thrown just one hit its intended target - nonetheless enough to force the evacuation of 150 passengers for several hours. ...