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☆ Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines After Off-Duty Pilot Tried to Cut Engines Midflight
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Alyssa Lukpat | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph David Emerson appeared in court Tuesday on dozens of attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to disable an aircraft’s engines midflight. Photo: Dave Killen/Associated PressPassengers on an Alaska Airlines flight during which an off-duty pilot attempted to shut off the engines sued the airline, claiming that the pilots weren’t carefully screened. The three passengers who filed the lawsuit said they have been scared to be on a plane since the Oct. 22 flight. On that trip, pilot Joseph David Emerson , who was sitting in a cockpit jump seat, reached for handles that would shut off the engines’ fuel, according to court records. The captain and first officer scuffled with him for about 30 seconds and managed to keep the handles from being pulled all the way.

Persons: Joseph David Emerson, Dave Killen, scuffled Organizations: Alaska Airlines, Associated Press Passengers

☆ Alaska Airlines sued over attempt by off-duty pilot to shut down engines
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Steve Gorman | Companies Need To Integrate Climate Reporting Across Functions To Comply With California S New Law | Henry Engler | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The lawsuit stems from an in-flight emergency declared by the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 over the Pacific Northwest while the aircraft was en route from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco, on Oct 22. The suit also names Horizon Air - the regional subsidiary operating the Alaska Airlines flight- as a defendant. Alaska Airlines in an emailed statement to Reuters said that they have received the complaint and are reviewing it. The suit also seeks injunctive relief mandating Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air to conduct examinations of all anticipated flight crew and jump seat passengers, including their "mental health status". Joseph David Emerson was the Alaska Airlines pilot who was riding as a standby employee passenger in the cockpit "jump seat".

Persons: Joseph David Emerson, Dave Killen, Emerson, Steve Gorman, Abinaya, Shubhendu, Chandni Shah, Mrinmay Dey, Gokul, Devika Nair, Aurora Ellis Organizations: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Horizon, Reuters, Alaska Air, Shubhendu Deshmukh, Thomson Locations: Multnomah County, Portland , Oregon, U.S, Seattle, Pacific Northwest, Everett , Washington, San Francisco, Washington, Los Angeles, Bengaluru

☆ 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

Delta Air Lines said Wednesday that the pilot accused of threatening to shoot the plane's captain during a flight no longer works for the airline, and federal officials say his authority to carry a gun on board was revoked. The incidents have revived debate about psychological screening, which relies largely on trusting pilots to volunteer information about their mental health. Ross Aimer, retired airline pilot and now CEO of an aviation consulting company, said screening for mental health is far less than for drug and alcohol use and needs to be improved. He said pilots are unlikely to volunteer information that could point to mental health problems. “If I mention something about having mental issues, I’m done" — a pilot's career can be over — Aimer said.

Persons: Jonathan J, Dunn, ” Dunn, “, Joseph David Emerson, Ross Aimer, — Aimer Organizations: Delta Air Lines, Transportation, Administration, TSA, Pilots, Attorney’s, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Locations: Utah, New Mexico, U.S, Salt Lake City, The U.S, midflight, Pleasant Hill , California, Portland , Oregon

A pilot has been indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot the plane's captain if the captain diverted the flight because of a passenger who needed medical attention. “After a disagreement about a potential flight diversion due to a passenger medical event, Dunn told the Captain they would be shot multiple times if the Captain diverted the flight,” the inspector general's office said. It did not identify the airline on which the incident occurred, saying only that it was a commercial airline flight. He was subdued by the captain and co-pilot and arrested after the plane diverted to Portland, Oregon. Pilots are required during regular medical exams to disclose depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol dependence, and medications they take.

Persons: Jonathan J, Dunn, Joseph David Emerson Organizations: Transportation, Transportation Security Administration, FBI, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S, Attorney's, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Locations: Utah, California, Salt Lake City, midflight, Portland , Oregon, Pleasant Hill , California, Portland

☆ ‘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

☆ Off-duty pilot accused of trying to disable jetliner faces first court hearing
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from the airport in Calgary, Alberta, Canada July 10, 2023. Alaska Airlines (ALK.N) Flight 2059 was operated by Alaska Air Group's regional subsidiary Horizon Air, the carrier said. An FAA pilot database showed Emerson listed as a certified pilot who received a medical clearance last month. Aviators are expected to self-report any mental health conditions, two U.S. pilots told Reuters. The FAA told airlines in a separate notice on Monday the incident "is not connected in any way, shape or form to current world events" but said it is "always good practice to maintain vigilance."

Persons: Todd Korol, Joseph David Emerson, Emerson, Adam Silverthorne, David Shepardson, Allison Lampert, Steve Gorman, Chizu Nomiyama, Jonathan Oatis, Jamie Freed Organizations: Alaska Airlines, REUTERS, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Alaska Air Group's, Horizon Air, U.S, Reuters, Embraer, Aviators, The Air Line Pilots Association, NRI Flying Club, NRI, FBI, Thomson Locations: Alaska, Calgary , Alberta, Canada, Pacific Northwest, Portland , Oregon, Portland, Everett , Washington, San Francisco, Multnomah County, North America, California

☆ Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot warned 'I am not okay' before alleged attempt to disable plane engines
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this article ALK Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTAn Alaska Airlines jet departs John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA on Monday, August 8, 2022. Medianews Group/orange County Register Via Getty Images | Medianews Group | Getty Images"I am not okay," an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot said before allegedly reaching and grabbing handles that could have disabled the aircraft's engines, according to a federal complaint filed on Tuesday. The pilots told investigators that there was no indication of anything wrong early in the flight, according to court records. One of the flight's pilots told investigators that Emerson settled down after about 20 to 30 seconds and exited the cockpit. After leaving the cockpit, Emerson told a flight attendant, "You need to cuff me right now or it's going to be bad."

Persons: Joseph David Emerson, Emerson Organizations: Alaska Airlines, John Wayne Airport, Medianews, Getty, Alaska, Portland International Airport, Justice Department, Multnomah County Sheriff's, Pilots Locations: Santa Ana , CA, San Francisco, Portland, Pleasant Hill , California, Oregon, Multnomah County

What’s going to stop that?” said Jon Loffi, a longtime law enforcement officer who teaches aviation security at Oklahoma State University and wrote a paper on identifying insider threats. The Federal Aviation Administration says its approved medical examiners are trained to gauge a pilot's mental health. The Horizon close call could result in the re-examination of the practice of letting off-duty pilots or other airline employees sit in the cockpit jump seat. Security experts say it would be difficult if not impossible to stop every determined criminal or terrorist who targets aviation. The off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who was arrested Sunday joined Horizon as a first officer or co-pilot in 2001.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An off-duty pilot riding in the extra seat in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight and had to be subdued by the crew, according to a pilot flying the plane. The San Francisco-bound flight on Sunday diverted to Portland, Oregon, where it was met by officers from the Port of Portland, who took Emerson into custody. Political Cartoons View All 1215 ImagesOne of the pilots told air traffic controllers that the man who posed the threat had been removed from the cockpit. “We’ve got the guy that tried to shut the engines down out of the cockpit. Sunday's incident occurred on a 76-seat Horizon Air Embraer 175 that left Everett, Washington, at 5:23 p.m. local time and landed in Portland an hour later.

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