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.
I don’t like Mondays
He probably got low marks on landing skills at flight school.
In earlier times, they would simply say the Devil got in him.
I wonder how much of the article you read.
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.
Feds will because its aircraft related.
Only what was posted here.
So is “ass-west” John Brennan.
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.
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I hope he was battered, bruised and broken when they landed at PDX.
” 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.
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.
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.
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.
So were the 83 or 84 people on board. Can someone be charged with attempted murder, etc. on their self?
A 22 YEAR employee?
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