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Chaos in Cockpit: Alaska Airlines Mid-Air Scare

Audio reveals former pilot's attempt to shut down engines, risking 83 lives.
WHO: Joseph Emerson, former Alaska Airlines pilot
WHAT: Attempted to shut down engines of a passenger plane
WHEN: Dec 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: In-flight, Alaska Airlines
WHY: Details of the motive are unclear; investigation ongoing
Sources (1): ABC News

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