Cockpit audio details off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot's mid-flight engine shutdown
Key Points
- 1An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot attempted to shut down the engines of a commercial flight in 2023, creating a critical in-flight emergency.
- 2The pilot was reportedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms during the dangerous mid-flight engine shutdown attempt.
- 3Dramatic cockpit audio captured the tense moments as crew members responded, ultimately forcing an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon.
Newly released cockpit audio has revealed critical details surrounding an incident where a former Alaska Airlines pilot attempted to shut down the engines of a commercial flight in 2023. The off-duty pilot, identified as being under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, initiated the dangerous maneuver while onboard a packed aircraft.
This alarming event forced the flight crew into tense moments as they worked to maintain control and prevent a catastrophic outcome. The situation ultimately necessitated an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon, highlighting severe safety concerns within the aviation sector.
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