WASKOM, Texas (WGNO) – A Louisiana man went to extreme measures to impress his date on Monday and now could face jail time because of it. Police in Waskom, Texas say Nathan Henley from Minden, Louisiana, stole a plane and then crashed it.
The plane was on its way to Harrison County airport after a trip to Gilmer, Texas when it ran out of fuel. When troopers arrived at the scene, the 30-year-old confessed he stole the plane to impress his date.
Both Henley and his 21-year-old date were not hurt in the crash. But the plane is a total loss.
Henley is charged with unauthorized use of a flying vehicle.
“It’s a first date he’ll never forget, probably won’t be another one with them two,” said Landowner Jeff Crutcher. Henley was arrested is facing charges.