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Off-duty pilot indicted for attempting to sabotage plane engines mid-flight

A former Alaska Airlines pilot, Joseph David Emerson, has been indicted on 84 counts, including one count of endangering aircraft and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person, after allegedly attempting to cut off a plane's engine mid-flight while off-duty. The incident occurred on Horizon Air Flight 2059 from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco in October. Emerson, who pleaded not guilty, claimed that he thought he was in a dream and wanted to return home to his family. He also faces federal charges for endangering flight staff.

via Fox Business|

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Alaska Airlines Pilot Indicted on Multiple Counts for Mid-Flight Engine Incident

Joseph Emerson, the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to shut off the engines of a passenger plane mid-flight, has been indicted on 84 counts in an Oregon court. The charges include one count of endangering aircraft in the first degree and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person, one for each person on board. Emerson's attorneys are pleased that he was not charged with attempted murder but argue that he had no criminal intent and believed he was in a dream. Emerson is set to be arraigned on December 7 and also faces federal charges.

via CNN|

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Alaska Airlines Pilot Indicted for Mid-Flight Engine Incident, Avoids Attempted Murder Charges

An off-duty pilot, Joseph David Emerson, has been indicted on 84 charges, including one count of endangering aircraft in the first degree and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person, for allegedly attempting to shut down the engines mid-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane in October. The grand jury declined to pursue attempted murder charges. Emerson's attorneys claim he suffered a panic attack and was in a dream-like state during the incident, stating that he never intended to harm anyone. Emerson is currently in custody and is scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday.

via ABC News|

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