Alaska Airlines Off-Duty Pilot Joseph Emerson Avoids Prison After Attempting to Shut Down Engines Mid-Flight
The federal sentencing of former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson has brought renewed national attention to mental health in aviation, cockpit safety protocols, and the intricate balance courts must maintain between accountability and compassion. Joseph Emerson, who in 2023 attempted to disable the engines of a Horizon Air flight while riding off-duty in the cockpit, … Read more