Posted on Oct 27, 2023
Wife of ex-Alaska Airlines pilot says she’s in shock after averted Horizon Air disaster
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The wife of a former Alaska Airlines pilot who prosecutors say tried to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight while riding in the cockpit jump seat said Thursday she knew her husband was struggling with depression but that she was in a state of shock over his arrest.
Wife of ex-Alaska Airlines pilot says she’s in shock after averted Horizon Air disaster
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Strong evidence this nation needs to make mental health a stronger issue and take away the stigma.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Alaska Airlines said Tuesday that Emerson had been relieved of all duties. He last piloted a flight on Oct. 19, the airline said, three days before the Horizon Air episode.
Emerson joined Horizon as a first officer or co-pilot in 2001. In 2012, he went to work at Virgin America, which was bought by Alaska in 2016. Emerson was promoted to captain in 2019.
The averted disaster has renewed attention on the mental fitness of those allowed in the cockpit.
Alaska Airlines said Emerson met all requirements for medical exams “and at no point were his certifications denied, suspended or revoked.”
Emerson was to remain in custody."
..."Alaska Airlines said Tuesday that Emerson had been relieved of all duties. He last piloted a flight on Oct. 19, the airline said, three days before the Horizon Air episode.
Emerson joined Horizon as a first officer or co-pilot in 2001. In 2012, he went to work at Virgin America, which was bought by Alaska in 2016. Emerson was promoted to captain in 2019.
The averted disaster has renewed attention on the mental fitness of those allowed in the cockpit.
Alaska Airlines said Emerson met all requirements for medical exams “and at no point were his certifications denied, suspended or revoked.”
Emerson was to remain in custody."
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