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aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

"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."

via NBC News|

#alaska-airlines #aviation #cockpit-incident

us1 year ago•2 min saved

"Alaska Airlines Student Pilot Attempts Mid-Flight Cockpit Entry, Complaint Alleges"

A student pilot, identified as Nathan Jones, attempted to open the cockpit door multiple times during an Alaska Airlines flight from California to Virginia, leading to his arrest and charges of interference with flight crew members. The flight attendants sought help from off-duty law enforcement officers to restrain Jones, who claimed he was "testing them." Upon landing, his luggage was found to contain notebooks detailing aircraft operation techniques. The incident is under investigation by the FAA, which has reported 320 unruly passenger incidents in 2024.

via CBS News|

#alaska-airlines #california #faa

aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Oregon Plane Crash Claims Lives of Student Pilot and Instructor

A small plane crash in Oregon killed a 20-year-old student pilot and his 22-year-old instructor, identified as Barrett Bevacqua and Michele Cavallotti. The Piper Seminal aircraft crashed into a home in Newberg, with a third occupant, student pilot Emily Hurd, airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries. Dramatic video captured the plane spiraling down before impact. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

via New York Post |

#aviation #hillsboro-aero-academy #instructor