CNN – The off-duty pilot, Joseph D. Emerson, who allegedly attempted to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight on Sunday, has claimed that he was experiencing a nervous breakdown. The incident, which occurred during a flight from Washington state to San Francisco, resulted in Emerson being subdued by the flight crew. He was charged with interfering with a flight crew and is facing numerous state charges in Oregon. The quick actions of the captain and first officer prevented the engines from failing completely. Emerson is currently in custody and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The incident is believed to be the result of a mental health episode, rather than an act of terrorism or ideologically motivated violence. An ongoing investigation will determine if Emerson was under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms at the time of the incident. Passengers on the flight praised the crew for their calm response, and no injuries were reported.
Joseph D. Emerson: What we know about the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut off a plane’s engines mid-flight
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