An Alaska Airlines flight from Liberia to Los Angeles was canceled after taxi due to customs timing issues, but it was the pilot’s unusual announcement that drew widespread attention.
Alaska Airlines Pilot Incident
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Alaska Airlines (AS) flight AS3491 from San Francisco (SFO) to Jackson Hole (JAC), Wyoming, operated by regional partner Skywest (OO), encountered an unusual situation on August 8, forcing a diversion to Salt Lake City (SLC).
Emerson, who was traveling as a standby employee passenger in the cockpit jump seat, allegedly attempted to activate the jet’s two fire suppression handles.
The incident occurred while the aircraft was traveling from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco on October 22.
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