Joseph Emerson

Joseph Emerson

pilot United States

Joseph Emerson is a former Alaska Airlines pilot who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a 2023 incident where he attempted to cut the engines of a passenger flight while off-duty and under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms. Emerson expressed remorse for his actions, acknowledging the danger he posed to the over 80 people on board and the impact on the airline industry.

Born on Oct 01, 1977 (48 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.07%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
969,652
Power
60,730$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 6 5.00 0.28% +0% 331,002,651 936,358 $21,000,000 59,406$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,294 $2,700,000 1,324$
Totals 7 398,888,662 969,652 $23,700,000 60,730$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Newly released audio reveals the moment an off-duty pilot tried to shut off engines on an Alaska Airlines flight in 2023. 5

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United States United States: Newly released audio reveals the moment an off-duty pilot tried to shut off engines on an Alaska Airlines flight in 2023. 5

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United States United States: Joseph Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines pilot, tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight while off-duty and was sentenced to supervised release instead of prison time. 5

CNN: Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair won’t serve prison time, judge rules

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Joseph Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines pilot, tried to shut off a passenger plane's engines mid-flight and was sentenced to supervised release for three years. 5

BBC: Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to crash plane midair will not serve prison time

Romania Romania: Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty for attempting to shut down the engines of a passenger plane during flight. 3

Adevărul: Un pilot a pledat vinovat după ce a încercat să oprească motoarele unui avion de pasageri în zbor

Brazil Brazil: Joseph Emerson attempted to turn off the engines of a plane mid-flight and expressed remorse for the risk caused. 5

O Globo: Piloto que tentou desligar motores de avião em pleno voo nos EUA pede 'desculpas' em tribunal: 'Assumo a responsabilidade'

Hungary Hungary: Joseph Emerson, a former pilot for Alaska Airlines, pleaded guilty to charges after attempting to shut down the engines of a passenger plane mid-flight. 5

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