Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 08:38am on 25 Oct 2023,Wednesday International
A shocking incident unfolded on an Alaska Airlines flight as an off-duty US pilot, Joseph Emerson, attempted to shut down the plane's engines mid-flight while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms. The 44-year-old, who hadn't slept for 40 hours, tried to activate emergency systems, prompting a struggle with pilots before being restrained by cabin crew during an emergency landing. Emerson now faces federal charges, including interfering with flight crew members and attendants, as well as counts of attempted murder and endangerment. Airlines swiftly removed him from duty, emphasizing the serious nature of the incident.
