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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ex-Alaska Airlines Pilot Released After Alleged Attempt to Cut Plane's Engines"

An ex-Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to cut the engines of a passenger flight while off-duty and riding in the cockpit has been released from jail pending trial. Joseph Emerson pleaded not guilty to reduced charges of reckless endangerment and also faces a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew. The release conditions include mental health services, staying away from drugs and alcohol, and not coming within 30 feet of an operable aircraft. Emerson's wife expressed relief that her husband was coming home and hopes the case raises awareness about pilot mental health. The incident has sparked renewed attention on cockpit safety and the mental fitness of those allowed in them.

via NBC News|

#alaska-airlines #attempted-murder #cockpit-safety

aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Wife of Ex-Alaska Airlines Pilot Stunned by Averted Horizon Air Disaster"

The wife of a former Alaska Airlines pilot, Joseph Emerson, expressed shock and disbelief after he was arrested for allegedly attempting to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight while riding in the cockpit jump seat. Emerson's defense attorney stated that there was no intention to harm himself or others and that he wanted to thank the flight crew for their actions. Emerson has pleaded not guilty to state charges of attempted murder and faces federal charges of interfering with a flight crew. The incident has raised concerns about the mental health and fitness of individuals in the cockpit.

via KOMO News|

#alaska-airlines #attempted-murder #aviation

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Indian Pilots Grounded for Unsafe In-Flight Beverage Breaks

Two pilots of Indian airline SpiceJet have been grounded after a photo of them precariously balancing an uncovered cup of coffee near the plane's thrust levers went viral. Aviation experts noted that if the coffee spilled, the plane's controls could have been impacted. The airline has a strict policy for consumption of food inside the cockpit, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken upon completion of the investigation. Indian aviation regulations allow pilots to have food and drinks in the cockpit but under strict guidelines, including the need to have lids and be placed on trays to avoid spills.

via New York Post |

#aviation #aviation-regulations #cockpit-safety

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

SpiceJet Pilots Grounded for Inappropriate Cockpit Behavior

Two SpiceJet pilots were grounded after a photo of them consuming coffee and pastries inside the cockpit went viral, sparking safety concerns. The airline has a strict policy against food consumption in the cockpit, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken after an inquiry. The incident has been criticized by aviation experts, who say that spilled liquids in the cockpit can cause technical equipment to overheat or trigger the system to shut down. SpiceJet has faced several incidents in the past, leading to investigations from the aviation regulator.

via CNN|

#aviation #cockpit-safety #disciplinary-action