In addition another friend went through DCA when it was called Comair Academy... he was a first officer for Comair on the Brasilia and still wasn't even old enough to buy a beer. Now he's flying for a major airline upgrading to Captain in 2 months (MD-11). He's barely 30 years old.
Wouldnt happen nowadays. You failed to mention that little event that took place in new york five years ago.