The recent attempt by an off-duty pilot to crash an Alaska Airlines flight has sparked growing concern for the mental state of pilots nationwide. We spoke with an aviation expert to dig deeper and get answers about the issue.
An alleged plane crash attempt by an off-duty pilot is now raising critical questions about the mental health of pilots and the current safety standards set by the FAA.
Joseph Emerson, a Bay Area pilot, is facing 83 attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to shut off a plane's engines as it was heading to SFO.He told investigators he hadn't slept in 40 hours, that he was having a nervous breakdown, and also mentioned using psychedelic mushrooms about 48 hours before the incident.
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Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot facing attempted murder charges rode in plane's jump seatThe off-duty guest pilot was inside the cockpit, in what's called the jump seat, behind the pilot and co-pilot. Several reports say he tried to pull the fire suppression handle.
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Alaska Airlines passengers describe Bay Area pilot's demeanor, moments leading up to arrestPassengers who were onboard Alaska Airlines describe what led up to the off-duty pilot arrest after he allegedly tried to shut down the engines. 'I saw zip ties during, which was confusing because they had told us it was a medical emergency.'
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Off-duty pilot tries to shut down engines of Alaska Airlines plane during flight, authorities sayThe captain and first officer on Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 were able to subdue Joseph David Emerson, 44, before he could “disrupt the operation of the engines” during Sunday’s flight.
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Alaska Airlines on FAA medical history of pilot who reportedly tried to cut engines during flightThe Seattle-based carrier issued a new statement Monday night reading, 'Throughout his career, Emerson completed his mandated FAA medical certifications.'
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Alaska Airlines passengers describe Bay Area pilot's demeanor, moments leading up to arrestPassengers who were onboard Alaska Airlines describe what led up to the off-duty pilot arrest after he allegedly tried to shut down the engines. 'I saw zip ties during, which was confusing because they had told us it was a medical emergency.'
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