A private jet carrying comedian Dave Chappelle made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh last night because the pilot couldn't handle Chappelle's erratic behavior, TMZ has learned.
A source extremely familiar with the incident tells TMZ Chappelle boarded a private jet in New Jersey last night bound for Ohio -- where the actor lives.
During the flight, we're told Dave "freaked out" and refused to put his seat belt on. Then -- according to sources -- Dave repeatedly walked into the cockpit, asking how much longer the flight would be, and started grabbing the pilot's arms.
Sources say the pilot determined Chappelle was a safety risk and diverted the plane to Pittsburgh.
We're told Chappelle then checked into a nearby hotel for the night. Sources at the hotel tell us Dave has been telling hotel employees he wanted to rent a car to drive back to Ohio ... only he couldn't remember where he lived.
Chappelle was spotted wandering out of the hotel early this morning.
A rep for Chappelle explains the incident to TMZ by saying Dave really needed to use the restroom -- he ate something that didn't sit well -- and the bathroom on the plane was "not the kind he needed."
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Maybe he needs to move to Hollywood. His mental state would allow him to fit right in with the other celebs.
Well, everyone said you had to be crazy to walk away from $50 million dollars. I guess that theory is now a law.
i'm beating and i could be wrong TMZ is full of crap on this.
making it seem as if he's crazy.
Maybe its part of his comedy act. The pilot has no sense of humor. Maybe he needs to go to the "funny farm." Get it? Funny farm... Hahaha
I hope they didn't let him wonder off by himself...thanks for stating whether or not he was alone....nice cliff hanger there....leave it to TMZ....Forget Harvey Levin. Where's Paul Harvey when you need him?!?!?
i'll bet TMZ just twisted the story to play into the dave is crazy angle.
he takes medicine for severe anxiety,that mixed with the celebrity drugs would make mother theresa a flight risk
Tell Pinball to lay off the crack!
Oh, and how is a passenger allowed in the ****pit?!? Isn't the ****pit suppose to be locked?!?
hahaha was this before or after he smoked pot? Pot makes you do some crazy ****...
Oh, dear Lord I am so sorry to hear this! Let's all pray and send good thoughts to David. I hope he gets better soon.
LMFAO!!, its a chappelle show skit, yall didnt hear thats coming back on air??
