Ex-Pilot Joseph Emerson Pleads Guilty to Endangering Flight After Psychedelic Incident
Ex-Pilot Joseph Emerson Pleads Guilty to Endangering Flight After Psychedelic Incident Joseph Emerson, the former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to disable a passenger flight’s engines in October 2023 while off-duty in the cockpit, has entered a plea of guilty or no contest to all charges against him. Appearing in court, Emerson expressed deep regret for endangering those on board and for the damage inflicted upon the aviation profession. Emerson’s attorney, Noah Horst, stated that the plea agreements were…