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