WTVD

Off-duty pilot who tried to cut flight's engines midair is released without prison time

A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no additional prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday. U.S.
Fox News

Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to disable engines mid-flight avoids prison time

A former Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to disable the engines of a 2023 passenger flight while riding off duty in the cockpit after taking psychedelic mushrooms will not serve any prison time ...
Wane

Ex-pilot accused of trying to cut a passenger flight’s engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer says

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit has reached plea agreements with state and ...
OPB

Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines over Oregon won’t serve prison time, judge rules

U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio sentenced Joseph Emerson to credit for time served and supervised release for three years at a hearing in Portland, Oregon. Federal prosecutors had asked for one ...
Los Angeles Times

Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair is released without prison time

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson tried to cut a passenger flight’s engines while in the cockpit; crew subdued him and ...