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former Alaska Airlines The pilot who tried to disable the engine that flew 2023 passengers while trying to ride the pilot after riding the psychedelic mushroom in the cockpit pleaded guilty or did not compete on Friday’s charges and regretted endangering the passenger and damaging his career.
Joseph Emerson, who was tied up by pilots after trying to cut the engine of the horizon with more than 80 people, reached a plea deal with states and states Federal Attorney The Associated Press reported that it is necessary to take responsibility and avoid further imprisonment time.
Fly from Everett, Washington in October 2023 San Francisco After Emerson pulled the cockpit to the handle, it moved to Portland, which could cut the engine’s fuel. The plane landed safely, according to the Associated Press.
“What Joseph Emerson did was reckless, selfish and criminal,” Mtnomah County Deputy District Attorney Eric Pickard said in a statement Friday. “We should remember that he not only ruined the lives of 84 people on flights 2059, but also ruined all their family and friends.”
Returning Joseph David Emerson appeared on December 7, 2023 at the Mutenomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon. (Dave Killen/Oregon via AP)
In state court, Emerson was sentenced to 50 days in prison for service hours and Five years of probation. He faces a federal verdict in November where his attorneys will fight for probation and prosecutors may seek a year of detention, the Associated Press reported.
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“This shouldn’t happen, I’m responsible for that,” Emerson said.
At that time, Emerson told police that he was sad, taking psychedelic mushrooms about two days ago and had not been sleeping for more than 40 hours. According to the Associated Press, he said he was dreaming, saying he pulled out the handle to try to awaken himself.
Joseph David Emerson, 44, filed a lawsuit in the Mutenomah County Circuit Court on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Dave Keelen/Swimming Pool)
On Friday, he repeated that the drugs kept him from perceiving reality, but added: “It’s not true.”
The airline said the pilots did not notice any signs of damage, which would keep Emerson alive Stay away from the cockpitAP report.
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“This difficult journey has made me a better father, a better husband, a better community member,” Emerson said. “Today, when I have to deal with life with alcohol, I will be a powerless father.”
But Alison Snyder, a passenger at Alison Snyder, said she would never feel comfortable flying again.
Alaska Airlines confirmed the incident occurred on a flight in Seattle, Washington. (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
“Mr. Emerson knew he was not suitable for flying, and it was a requirement to sit in the cockpit,” Snyder said. “Joseph Emerson’s behavior that day showed that he had no judgment to become a pilot and should never be allowed anywhere near the flight deck again.”
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Emerson is charged with federal interference in a flight crew member, and in Oregon, he is charged with 83 counts of endangering another person and endangering an aircraft. According to the Associated Press, he previously pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Noah Horst and Alaska Airlines did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
