Updated on October 23, 2023 2:00pm EDT
Flight diverted to Portland over 'credible security threat,' off-duty pilot charged with 83 attempted murders
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot in jumper seat reportedly tried to shut down the plane's engines from the cockpit
By Danielle Wallace , David Spunt , Daniella Genovese
A flight that took off from Washington state and was headed toward San Francisco was diverted to Portland, Oregon, over a "credible security threat" Sunday, airline officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.
A man, identified as an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, has since been arrested and charged with more than 80 counts of attempted murder, the Seattle Times reported.
"Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 operated by Horizon Air from Everett, WA (PAE) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) reported a credible security threat related to an authorized occupant in the flight deck jump seat. The crew secured the aircraft without incident," Alaska Airlines said in a statement to Fox News Digital Monday.
"Following appropriate FAA procedures and guidance from air traffic control, the flight safely diverted to Portland International Airport. The event is being investigated by law enforcement authorities," the airline added. "All passengers on board were able to travel on a later flight. We are grateful for the professional handling of the situation by the Horizon flight crew and appreciate our guests’ calm and patience throughout this event."
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