Off-Duty Pilot Accused of Trying to Shut Off Plane Engines
An off-duty pilot is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Tuesday in Portland, Oregon, on charges of attempting to shut off the engines of an Alaska Airlines jet during a flight over the Pacific Northwest.
Pilot Faces 83 Counts of Attempted Murder
The pilot, who is not identified in the article, is facing 83 counts of attempted murder. He is accused of trying to disable the plane’s engines while it was carrying 82 passengers and six crew members.
Pilot to Make First Court Appearance
The pilot is expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday. He is currently being held in federal custody.
Incident Happened on Weekend Flight
The incident happened on a weekend flight from Seattle to San Francisco. The pilot was reportedly sitting in the cockpit jump seat when he allegedly tried to shut off the engines.
Pilot Subdued by Crew Members
Crew members were able to subdue the pilot and prevent him from disabling the engines. The plane was able to land safely in Portland.
Conclusion:
The incident is still under investigation. The pilot is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, where he will be arraigned on the charges of attempted murder.