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Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after allegedly trying to shut off engines midflight on Alaska Airlines
The Blaze ^ | October 23, 2023 | Carlos Garcia

Posted on 10/24/2023 6:24:26 AM PDT by Twotone

An off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut off the engines on an Alaska Airlines plane while it was on its way to San Francisco, police said.

The plane on Flight 2059 was travelling from Everett, Washington, but had to be diverted to Portland, Oregon, after the incident.

Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, said the presence of a "credible threat" in the jump seat of the cockpit’s flight deck.

"The jump seat occupant unsuccessfully attempted to disrupt the operation of the engines," read a statement from the airline. "The Horizon Captain and First Officer quickly responded, engine power was not lost and the crew secured the aircraft without incident." Sign up for the Blaze newsletter

Audio of the pilot communicating with air traffic control was released.

“As a heads up. We’ve got the guy that tried to shut the engines down out of the cockpit. It doesn’t sound like he’s got any issue in the back right now. I think he’s subdued," he said.

"Other than that we want law enforcement as soon as we get on the ground and parked," he added.

All of the passengers were able to get on a later flight to San Francisco.

Port of Portland police arrested 44-year-old Joseph David Emerson after the plane landed at Portland International Airport. Emerson was charged with 83 counts of attempted murder, 83 counts of reckless endangerment, and one count of endangering an aircraft, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

A spokesperson for Alaska Air said Emerson had been hired by Horizon Air in 2001.

“We are grateful for the professional handling of the situation by the Horizon flight crew and appreciate our guests’ calm and patience throughout this event,” read a statement from Alaska Airlines.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alaskaairlines; alaskanairlines; fungi; high; horizonair; josephdavidemerson; josephemerson; magicmushrooms; murder; mushrooms; pilot; psychedelicmushrooms
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To: SamAdams76

I don’t like Mondays


21 posted on 10/24/2023 6:48:53 AM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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To: Sicon

He probably got low marks on landing skills at flight school.


22 posted on 10/24/2023 6:49:17 AM PDT by I-ambush (From the brightest star comes the blackest hole. You had so much to offer, why didya offer your sou?)
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To: logi_cal869

In earlier times, they would simply say the Devil got in him.


23 posted on 10/24/2023 6:56:40 AM PDT by PUGACHEV
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To: cuban leaf

I wonder how much of the article you read.


24 posted on 10/24/2023 7:12:15 AM PDT by Romulus
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To: Twotone

Port of Portland police arrested 44-year-old Joseph David Emerson after the plane landed at Portland International Airport. Emerson was charged with 83 counts of attempted murder, 83 counts of reckless endangerment, and one count of endangering an aircraft, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.


So who has jurisdiction here?


25 posted on 10/24/2023 7:28:17 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: PeterPrinciple
So who has jurisdiction here?

Feds will because its aircraft related.

26 posted on 10/24/2023 7:32:07 AM PDT by IYAS9YAS (There are two kinds of people: Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.)
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To: Twotone

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12663463/Alaska-Airlines-pilot-fantastic-father-Joseph-Emerson-attempted-murder-plane-engine.html


27 posted on 10/24/2023 7:38:03 AM PDT by al_c (Democrats: Party over Common Sense)
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To: Romulus

Only what was posted here.


28 posted on 10/24/2023 7:38:33 AM PDT by cuban leaf (It is easier to fool a man than to convince him he's being fooled. - Mark Twain)
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To: Sicon

So is “ass-west” John Brennan.


29 posted on 10/24/2023 7:54:55 AM PDT by Dr.Deth
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To: Twotone

More details ... https://www.yahoo.com/gma/more-details-emerge-off-duty-134800052.html


30 posted on 10/24/2023 8:00:35 AM PDT by al_c (Democrats: Party over Common Sense)
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To: cuban leaf

You must’ve missed this paragraph ...

Port of Portland police arrested 44-year-old Joseph David Emerson after the plane landed at Portland International Airport. Emerson was charged with 83 counts of attempted murder, 83 counts of reckless endangerment, and one count of endangering an aircraft, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.


31 posted on 10/24/2023 8:01:32 AM PDT by al_c (Democrats: Party over Common Sense)
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To: Kartographer
Just stop with your virtue signaling race tenderness.

LOOK AROUND YOU

32 posted on 10/24/2023 8:07:35 AM PDT by atc23 (The Matriarchal Society we embrace has led to masks and mandates and the cult of "safety")
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To: Twotone

I hope he was battered, bruised and broken when they landed at PDX.


33 posted on 10/24/2023 8:11:12 AM PDT by FrankRizzo890
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To: Twotone

” Emerson was charged with 83 counts of attempted murder, 83 counts of reckless endangerment, and one count of endangering an aircraft, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.”

I watch a lot of actual court videos (NOT judge Judy).

This case will be reduced to one count of endangering an aircraft. All other charges will be dropped and he will get probation along with community service. Will not be allowed on an airplane or in an airport while on probation.

Mark it down. You heard it HERE first.


34 posted on 10/24/2023 8:16:52 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: Twotone

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35 posted on 10/24/2023 8:18:43 AM PDT by KC Burke
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To: SamAdams76

And, if it is what many suspect you will hear it just after the manifesto of the tranny who shot up the school, right after the actual video of Epstein being offed, after the HilaryHag ordering the murder .........

Don’t hold your breath.


36 posted on 10/24/2023 8:36:44 AM PDT by bobbo666 (Baizuo)
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To: faucetman

Well, the most expedient way to murder people is not to idle the throttles - he didn’t grab the yoke or try to kill the crew first. Probably just wanted them to “Land this plane right now!” for some unknown reason.


37 posted on 10/24/2023 8:38:24 AM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: logi_cal869

Could have brain cancer or something growing in his brain. Or a TIA. or...a complete lunatic...I hope this is not whitewashed...for sure he will be on a no fly list.


38 posted on 10/24/2023 8:39:07 AM PDT by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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To: Twotone

So were the 83 or 84 people on board. Can someone be charged with attempted murder, etc. on their self?


39 posted on 10/24/2023 9:18:39 AM PDT by Steven Scharf
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To: Twotone

A 22 YEAR employee?


40 posted on 10/24/2023 10:06:46 AM PDT by matthew fuller (The whole Western world needs Trump leadership.” Nigel Farage, Newsmax, 07/31/2023.)
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