Former pilot who tried to shut down engines on flight sentenced in federal case
November 18, 2025
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1:47Now PlayingFormer pilot who tried to shut down engines on flight sentenced in federal case
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as posted by the channelA former Alaska Airlines pilot will avoid prison time for trying to shut down the engines of a passenger plane in midair from a cockpit jump seat while reeling from the effects of psychedelic mushrooms, prompting an in-flight emergency.
Joseph Emerson was sentenced to time served, stemming from the 46 days he spent in jail following his arrest, and three years of supervised release during a hearing in federal court in Portland, Oregon, on Monday.
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