On the morning of October 24 (Vietnam time), ABC News reported that passenger flight number 2059 of Alaska Airlines (USA) was forced to make an emergency landing due to a serious “security threat”. important.
Accordingly, this domestic flight carrying 80 passengers and 4 crew members is expected to fly from Everett, Washington to San Francisco city. However, while the pilots were performing their duties, a pilot sitting in the co-pilot’s seat in the cockpit engaged in what was described as “attempting to disrupt the operations of the aircraft.” aircraft engine but was not successful”.
Fortunately, as soon as the seriousness was assessed, the captain and co-pilot “quickly responded,” an Alaska Airlines representative added.
Although engine power was still guaranteed, the captain then decided to turn the plane right and left emergency landing at Portland International Airport at approximately 6:25 p.m. No injuries were reported, according to FBI Portland.
| Pilot Joseph Emerson was imprisoned for trying to disrupt the operation of the plane’s engine. |
Immediately after landing, suspect Joseph David Emerson (44 years old) was immediately arrested and is being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center. USA Today reports that the suspect will most likely be charged intentional murder and faces 83 other charges due to extremely serious dangerous behavior.
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement to airlines that the incident was “not related in any way shape or form to current world events.” At the same time, the agency also announced that the incident is being investigated by law enforcement agencies. The FBI confirmed it is reviewing the incident and “can assure the public that there are no threats involved in this incident”.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the incident is being investigated by the FBI and the Port of Portland Police Department.