Alaska Airlines pilot charged in federal court after alleged attempt to shut down plane engines, grab emergency exit handle
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-24 13:43:47
Summary
An off-duty pilot traveling in the cockpit of a Horizon Air plane, owned by Alaska Airlines, has been charged with attempting to shut down the plane's engines mid-flight. The pilot allegedly tried to engage with the fire suppression system to shut down the engines. He has been charged with interfering with flight crew members, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
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