Three passengers have filed a class action lawsuit against Alaska Airlines, alleging that the airline breached passenger safety when an off-duty pilot allegedly activated the plane's emergency engine shutdown system. The lawsuit claims that the pilot should not have been allowed in the cockpit due to his reported depression and lack of sleep, and the passengers are now suing for emotional distress. Alaska Airlines has not yet commented on the lawsuit, and the case is ongoing.
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An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after allegedly attempting to shut off a plane's engines midflight. The plane was diverted to Portland, Oregon due to a “credible security” threat, and the suspect was taken into custody after the plane landed safely. Alaska Airlines is cooperating with the investigation and has expressed its gratitude to the crew and passengers for their professionalism during the incident.