...And the feds are kicking in $7,500.

Nope. The plane was likely not pressurized, so no crush. Think full can vs empty can—-it’s the pressure differential that cause the crush. When an open can is placed under pressure not much happens because the shell is not holding back pressure.

Given that no weapon was used and apparent lack of substantial injuries this probably amounts to some sort of misdemeanor battery/assault which could be potentially be enhanced under Ala. Code § 13A-5-13(3). It reads:

It been a long time and a lot of stupid since I started driving in 1981—-

Mercedes C111—-any variation was at least 20 years ahead of it’s time. Rotary engine in first model was ground breaking, so was the diesel engine in some of the later models. Gullwing doors, great looks, good aerodynamics, comfort and 200 mile per hour top speed for hours on end. This was a super car before there was…

C111-II—-debut in 1969 with wankel enigine and 186 mph top speed...years ahead of it’s time in both design and function.