An Alaska Airlines flight on its way to San Francisco from Everett's Paine Field was diverted to Portland on Sunday after officials said an off-duty pilot tried to shut the plane's engine.
from TUE 5:00 PM PDT until WED 5:00 PM PDT, West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and PassesAn Alaska Airlines flight on its way to San Francisco from Everett's Paine Field was diverted to Portland Sunday after officials said an off-duty pilot tried to shut the plane's engine.'s Paine Field was diverted to Portland on Sunday after officials said an off-duty pilot tried to shut the plane's engine.
The Seattle-based airline company said in a statement that Flight 2059, operated by Horizon Air, reported a credible security threat related to the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, who was traveling in the flight deck jump seat. The Horizon Captain and First officer quickly responded and crews secured the plane without incident. Engine power was not lost. off-duty pilot was taken into custody.
The incident is being investigated by authorities, including the FBI and the Port of Portland Police Department.All the news you need to know, every day
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