Former Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Attempted to Shut Down Engines Mid-Flight Shares His Story

Joseph Emerson, the former Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to shut down the engines of a plane mid-flight in October 2023, is speaking out for the first time since the harrowing incident. In an exclusive interview with ABC News, Emerson reflects on what he calls the "biggest mistake of his life," offering insights into the mental and emotional turmoil that led to the near-tragedy.

Emerson reveals that the incident was deeply rooted in unresolved grief over the death of his best friend six years earlier. He explains. . .