An Unbelievable Flight Drama Unfolds: Alaska Airlines Pilot Arrested for Attempted Murder
In a shocking turn of events, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been arrested on 83 counts of attempted murder for attempting to take down a plane from a sister airline mid-flight. Joseph D. Emerson, a 44-year-old pilot employed by Alaska, allegedly tried to shut off the aircraft’s engines while hitching a ride on a Horizon Airlines flight.
The incident took place during a flight from Seattle to San Francisco, which had to be diverted to Portland due to Emerson’s alleged actions. Sitting in the cockpit’s jump seat, he attempted the dangerous stunt, but the captain and first officer managed to subdue him and prevent a catastrophe.
Even though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that this incident is not connected to any current world events, it is urging airlines and crews to maintain vigilance.
ATC audio captured crew members discussing the situation, with one of them stating, “We’ve got the guy that tried to shut the engines down out of the cockpit and he doesn’t sound like he’s causing any issue in the back right now, I think he’s subdued. We want law enforcement as soon as we get on the ground and parked.”
The authorities have charged Emerson with 83 counts of reckless endangerment and endangering an aircraft in addition to the attempted murder charges. The motive behind his actions is still unknown.
Alaska Airlines credits the quick thinking of the Horizon Airlines team for averting a disaster. While the FAA assures the public that this incident has no connection to world events, aka Israel-Palestine.
Original article https://www.tmz.com/2023/10/23/alaska-airlines-pilot-charged-with-attempted-murder/