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2023-10-24 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Flight diverted to Portland over 'credible security threat,' off-duty pilot charged with 83 attempted murders

[FoxNews] Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot reportedly tried to shut down plane's engines from cockpit.

A flight that took off from Washington state bound for San Francisco was diverted to Portland, Oregon, over a "credible security threat" Sunday, airline officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.

A man, identified as an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, has since been arrested and charged with more than 80 counts of attempted murder after he tried to disable the plane's engines while the plane was airborne, the Seattle Times reported.

"Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 operated by Horizon Air from Everett, WA (PAE) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) reported a credible security threat related to an authorized occupant in the flight deck jump seat. The crew secured the aircraft without incident," Alaska Airlines said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Monday.

"Following appropriate FAA procedures and guidance from air traffic control, the flight safely diverted to Portland International Airport. The event is being investigated by law enforcement authorities," the airline added. "All passengers on board were able to travel on a later flight. We are grateful for the professional handling of the situation by the Horizon flight crew and appreciate our guests’ calm and patience throughout this event."

A senior law enforcement source confirmed to Fox News there's no relation to terrorism at this point in the investigation.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-10-24 01:00|| || Front Page|| [11148 views ] Top

#1 As an update to yesterday's event.

We have another triggered catastrophic traffic event.

Louisiana 'super fog' pileup on interstate leaves 7 dead, 25 injured, over 150 vehicles damaged

Posted by Skidmark 2023-10-24 01:05|| 2023-10-24 01:05|| Front Page Top

#2 Be aware of mass casualty events in your area.

CBP memo sounds alarm on Hamas, Hezbollah fighters potentially using southern border to enter US

Posted by Skidmark 2023-10-24 01:10|| 2023-10-24 01:10|| Front Page Top

#3 Moment hero Alaska Airlines captain calmly tells air traffic control he has 'subdued' off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson, 44, 'who tried to crash plane and kill 84 people'

Posted by Skidmark 2023-10-24 07:47|| 2023-10-24 07:47|| Front Page Top

#4 "Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut down engines discussed taking mushrooms" (legally obstained over the counter in the State of Washington)

"I pulled both emergency shut off handles because I thought I was dreaming and I just wanna wake up," he added."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-duty-alaska-airlines-pilot-accused-trying-shut-engines-wrestled-cockp-rcna121906

Posted by NoMoreBS 2023-10-24 17:06|| 2023-10-24 17:06|| Front Page Top

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