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The driver hired to take him away from the jail dumped him back on the sidewalk. meantime, new audio from the control tower as that whole incident went down. >> we just had a slide deployment on 274, so, thats thats in the book. >> copy that, sir, there are technicians on the way to assess the situation. >> thank you. >> can you give me the location of the slide that deployed? >> its the r-1 slide, it was intentionally deployed. >> slater is facing reckless endangerment charges and could face se...

And i thought that was the end of it. >> reporter: until his triumphant exit, which can be heard on this airport radio traffic. >> we just had a slide deployment. it was intentionally deployed. >> reporter: slater activated the emergency inflatable chute and slid down the tarmac, but not before grabbing a few beers for the road. >> i think he just had a very small meltdown. and i think he deserves to be able to have that meltdown. >> reporter: and it isnt just his mother whos on his side. >> for...

>> we just had a slide deployment, it was intentionally deployed. >> reporter: in the signed confession slater wrote, "i accessed the porthole, pulled the door handle inflating the slide, took my baggage and slid down the slide and left." his mom, who was also a flight attendant, says she would have snapped too. >> i also dont think that people who are in the service industry should be abused by anybody. >> reporter: slaters been charged with criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, and trespas...

>> we just had a slide deployment, it was intentionally deployed. >> reporter: in the signed confession slater wrote, i accessed the porthole, pulled the door handle inflating the slide, took my baggage and slid down the slide and left. his mom, who was also a flight attendant, says she would have snapped, too. >> i also dont think that people who are in the service industry should be abused by anybody. >> reporter: slaters been charged with criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, and trespass...

>> hey, good morning to you. we have the new audiotapes in just a moment, but, first, let you know literally just moments ago we conducted a quick exclusive interview with steven slater and he was getting into his car and asked him a couple things. first, do you have any regrets? he sort of gave me one of those smirks. he has sort of been doing on these perk walks as if to say, no. he appreciates all the support and hes truly overwhelmed by it. well turn that tape around and get it to you shortl...