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crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Released on Bond: Ex-Alaska Airlines Pilot Pleads Not Guilty in Attempted Mid-Flight Sabotage

An ex-Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to cut the engines of a passenger flight while off-duty can be released from jail pending trial, according to an Oregon judge. The pilot, Joseph Emerson, pleaded not guilty to reduced charges of reckless endangerment. He has also pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew. The release conditions include undergoing mental health services, abstaining from drugs and alcohol, and staying away from operable aircraft. Emerson's wife expressed relief that her husband was coming home and hoped that the case would raise awareness about pilot mental health. Emerson's defense attorney argued that he was not fully mentally competent during the incident.

via The Associated Press|

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aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

Lawsuit Filed Against Alaska Airlines After Off-Duty Pilot Attempts to Cut Engines Mid-Flight

Three passengers have filed a class action lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air after an off-duty pilot, Joseph David Emerson, allegedly attempted to shut down the engines mid-flight and open an emergency exit door while suffering from depression and lack of sleep. The passengers claim that the pilot should not have been allowed in the cockpit and that the airline failed to properly screen him. The incident forced the plane to divert to Portland, and the passengers have experienced emotional effects such as anxiety and insomnia. Alaska Airlines is reviewing the complaint, and Emerson is facing charges of attempted murder and interfering with a flight crew.

via KOIN.com|

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aviation-security2 years ago•1 min saved

FAA mandates secondary cockpit barriers on new commercial planes.

The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a rule requiring newly-manufactured commercial aircraft to have a secondary barrier between the passenger cabin and cockpit, which will be locked into place when the cockpit door is opened during flight. The rule will apply to planes manufactured starting in the summer of 2025. Airline pilots have pushed for this security device since 9/11, and lawmakers are considering whether to require retrofitting of secondary barriers on airliners currently flying.

via CNN|

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