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Alaska Airlines Pilot Charged with 83 Counts of Attempted Murder After Allegedly Attempting to Shut Off Plane’s Engines Midflight

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.