Neighbors Say "Nothing Abnormal" About Bay Area Pilot Who Tried To Shut Down Jet's Engines Mid-Flight

CBS San Francisco

October 24, 2023

PLEASANT HILL -- Neighbors in Pleasant Hill said they were shocked to learn a Bay Area pilot is facing over 80 charges of attempted murder after trying to shut down a San Francisco-bound jet's engines mid-flight.

44-year-old Pleasant Hill resident Joseph Emerson made headlines all across the world for his actions on a flight between Everett, Washington and San Francisco International Airport Sunday evening.

The flight was diverted to Portland, Oregon, after the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot riding in the cockpit jump seat and allegedly tried to turn off the plane's engines as it traveled at about 31,000 feet. The Horizon plane, which is owned by Alaska Airlines, was carrying more than 80 passengers.

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