The Vulnerability of Air Travel: Analyzing the Implications of an Off-Duty Pilot’s Diversion

Air Travel Vulnerabilities Exposed: Off-duty Pilot Attempts to Shut Down Engines Mid-flight In a shocking incident on Sunday, an off-duty pilot onboard an Alaska Airlines flight attempted to shut down the plane’s engines midflight, causing an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon. The suspect, identified as Joseph Emerson, was taken into custody and charged with attempted […]