American Airlines pilot kicks man with cerebral palsy off plane without explanation, leaves him stranded in the jetway

Businessman Mark E Smith, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, was summarily kicked off an American Airlines flight with no explanation. One flight attendant tried to stick up for him, but was overruled by the pilot. They left him completely immobile in an aisle chair on a shaking jetway, with no assistance. You can read more about the incident on his blog Powerchair Diaries. And according to Mobility Management, American Airlines has apologized and is investigating the incident.