DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ 3 passengers sued Alaska Airlines for emotional distress over off-duty pilot accused of trying to turn off the engines mid-flight
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Three passengers on the flight where an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to turn off the engines sued Alaska Airlines. They said they'd suffered emotional distress and that the pilot should never have been allowed in the cockpit. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementSEATTLE (AP) — Three passengers sued Alaska Airlines, saying they suffered emotional distress from an incident last month in which an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane while riding in the cockpit from Washington state to San Francisco. "The pilots and flight attendants operating Flight 2059 responded without hesitation to ensure the safety of all onboard," it added.

Persons: they'd, —, Matthew Doland, Theresa Stelter, Paul Stephen of, Joseph David Emerson, Emerson, Aubrey Gavello, Daniel Laurence Organizations: Alaska Airlines, Service, King County Superior Court, Horizon, ABC, Airlines Locations: SEATTLE, Washington, San Francisco, King County, Paul Stephen of Kenmore , Washington, Alaska, Portland , Oregon, Oregon

SEATTLE (AP) — Three passengers sued Alaska Airlines on Thursday, saying they suffered emotional distress from an incident last month in which an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane while catching a ride in the cockpit from Washington state to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines said in an emailed statement that it is reviewing the complaint. “The pilots and flight attendants operating Flight 2059 responded without hesitation to ensure the safety of all onboard,” it added. “Emerson’s statements while in the air and shortly after his arrest show that had the airlines here done so, he would never have been allowed aboard. Emerson has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges in Oregon state court and faces arraignment later this month on a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew.

Persons: Matthew Doland, Theresa Stelter, Paul Stephen of, Joseph David Emerson, “, Emerson, Aubrey Gavello, ” Daniel Laurence Organizations: SEATTLE, Alaska Airlines, King County Superior Court, Horizon, ABC News, “ Locations: Washington, San Francisco, King County, Paul Stephen of Kenmore , Washington, Alaska, Portland , Oregon, Oregon

☆ Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson said he took 'magic mushrooms' 48 hours before allegedly trying to shut off plane's engines, court documents say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe Pete Muntean Cheri Mossburg Josh Campbell | Elizabeth Wolfe | Pete Muntean | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Emerson told investigators he “had consumed ‘magic mushrooms’ approximately 48 hours prior to the incident on the plane,” an affidavit filed by prosecutors states. Off-duty pilot Joseph D. Emerson was accused of trying to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight. “The officer and Emerson talked about the use of psychedelic mushrooms and Emerson said it was his first-time taking mushrooms,” the affidavit says. Authorities do not believe the incident was an act of terrorism or ideologically motivated violence, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CNN. ‘It was very shocking,’ suspect’s neighbor saysEmerson’s neighbor, Ed Yee, told CNN it was “very shocking” to hear of the suspect’s alleged actions.

Persons: Joseph D, Emerson, “, “ Emerson, ” Emerson, It’s, Matt Johnson, Johns Hopkins, Johnson, Derealization, Joseph Emerson, “ I’m, ”, Jenna Plank, Emerson “, LiveATC.net, ‘, ’, Aubrey Gavello, ” Gavello, “ Laura Coates, Alex Wood, Wood, ” Wood, Ed Yee, ” Yee Organizations: CNN, Alaska Airlines, Sunday, US, Office, District of Oregon, Facebook, Portland police, Investigators, Everett , Washington , Alaska Airlines, Horizon, Embraer, Portland International Airport, FBI Locations: Washington, San Francisco, Oregon, Portland , Oregon, Port, Portland, Multnomah, Everett , Washington , Alaska

☆ ‘I’m Not OK,’ Alaska Airlines Pilot Said Before Allegedly Trying to Disable Engines Midflight
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Andrew Tangel | Alison Sider | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to disable an aircraft’s engines while riding in the cockpit jump seat on a regional flight. Photo: Aubrey Gavello/Local News X/TMX via APFederal authorities suggested psychedelic mushrooms and depression may have played a role in an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot’s alleged attempt to shut down an airplane’s engines midflight. The details came as federal prosecutors accused Joseph David Emerson on Tuesday of interfering with flight crew members and attendants on a flight last weekend, which eventually landed safely in Portland, Ore.

Persons: Aubrey Gavello, Alaska Airlines pilot’s, Joseph David Emerson Organizations: Alaska Airlines, AP Locations: Portland , Ore

CNN —An off-duty pilot who was riding in the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight en route to San Francisco on Sunday is facing dozens of attempted murder charges after he tried to shut down the plane’s engines mid-flight, authorities say. “The fire suppression system consists of a T-handle for each engine; when pulled, a valve in the wing closes to shut off fuel to the engine,” Alaska Airlines said in a statement to CNN. The flight crew detained the suspect and the plane was diverted to Portland International Airport, the Port of Portland said in a statement. After Alaska Airlines acquired Virgin America in 2016, Emerson became a first officer with Alaska and worked about three more years to become a pilot for the airline, according to the airline statement. “Throughout his career, Emerson completed his mandated FAA medical certifications in accordance with regulatory requirements, and at no point were his certifications denied, suspended or revoked,” Alaska Airlines said in a statement.

Persons: Joseph D, Emerson, CNN’s Josh Campbell, Joseph Emerson, “, Mike Karn, LiveATC.net, ”, Aubrey Gavello, ” Gavello, Laura Coates, Alex Wood, Wood, ” Wood, Gavello, “ I’m, Ed Yee, ” Yee Organizations: CNN, Alaska Airlines, Sunday, Port, Portland police, Horizon, Airlines, Embraer, American Airlines, Portland International Airport, FBI, Detention, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Hamas, Passengers, Alaska, Alaskan Airlines, Alaska Air Group, Virgin America, Airbus, Boeing, Canadair Regional Jet, Havilland Locations: San Francisco, Portland , Oregon, Portland, Oregon, Everett , Washington, Sunday, Port, Multnomah, Israel, Alaska

☆ Drop your gun: French hand over their unlicensed weapons to police
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Eric Gaillard | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NICE, France, Dec 1 (Reuters) - French gun owners were handing over their weapons at police collection points across the country this week as part of a campaign to round up unlicensed firearms, often heirlooms lying in attics or forgotten at the back of cupboards. "They were my dad's and I didn't know what do with them," Lionel said at a police station in Nice in southern France where he handed over his weapons. [1/5] Undeclared firearms owned by residents are seen at a police station in Nice as part of an unprecedented collection campaign organised by French authorities to reduce the number of illegally-held weapons in France, November 30, 2022. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard 1 2 3 4 5Those who bring in the weapons face no penalties. The campaign ends on Friday, after which collected weapons will either be handed over to museums or destroyed.

Search resuls for: "Gavello"

6 mentions found