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Chaos as Alaska Airlines Pilot Attempts Engine Shutdown

Cockpit audio reveals an off-duty pilot tried to shut down engines mid-flight, leading to an emergency landing.
WHO: Former Alaska Airlines pilot
WHAT: Attempted to shut down engines mid-flight
WHEN: Dec 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Portland, Oregon
WHY: Pilot was under the influence of mushrooms
Sources (1): Fox News

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