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Cockpit Incident

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aviation1 year ago

"Alleged Attempted Cockpit Storming by Student Pilot Midflight on Alaska Airlines"

A 19-year-old student pilot, Nathan Jones, allegedly attempted to enter the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight multiple times, claiming he was "testing" the crew. He has been charged with interference with a flight crew and is being evaluated for mental health concerns. Authorities found notebooks detailing aircraft operation in his belongings. The FAA is investigating the incident, which was described as a "passenger disturbance."

aviation1 year ago

"Mayday! NYC-Bound Plane Makes Midair U-Turn After Cockpit Fire"

A New York City-bound Endeavor Air flight was forced to make an emergency midair U-turn after an electrical fire broke out in the cockpit just minutes after takeoff from Toronto, Canada. The flight crew noticed a burnt electrical smell and saw sparks and flames coming from the windshield heater, prompting the pilot to declare a mayday and request an immediate return to Toronto. The plane landed safely 25 minutes after takeoff, and no one was injured. The windshield and windshield heating unit were replaced, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.