PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Alaska Airways airplane made an emergency touchdown at Portland Worldwide Airport after a “credible risk to a licensed occupant” on board.
In accordance with Alaska Airways, Flight 2059 was headed from Everett, Washington, to San Fransico after they reported a reputable risk.
The Port of Portland mentioned an off-duty worker from a distinct airline prompted a disturbance within the cockpit of the airplane.
The crew managed to safe the airplane, and Alaska Airways mentioned they labored with air visitors management to divert the flight to PDX.
Officers confirmed the suspect, Joseph David Emerson, 44, was taken into custody after the airplane landed and that he faces 83 counts of first-degree tried homicide, 83 counts of reckless endangerment and one depend of endangering an plane.
In accordance with officers, the incident is underneath investigation.
The airplane’s passengers have been all in a position to board a later flight.
