Off Duty Commercial Pilot Tries Taking Down a Flight

If Emerson had been successful in activating the emergency fire suppression system, the fuel supply would have been cut off from the engines. Engines need fuel to work properly, so engine failure would occur. This could cause forced landing or crashes. In many cases, the pilot is able to successfully glide the plane and land it in a safe area. Unfortunately, this is not always possible and some of these incidents ultimately lead to devastating crashes.

Airplane crashes can result in some of the most devastating injuries, which could include head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, severed limbs, crushing injuries, burns, etc. Often injuries resulting from plane crashes are fatal. Survivors often suffer permanent physical injuries in addition to extensive mental and emotional harm.

Although flight crew was able to subdue Emerson and make a safe landing, passengers were aware of the situation and were terrified. An experience like this can leave passengers dealing with post-traumatic stress, anxiety, fear, depression, and more. Of course, some passengers will be unaffected, but it is possible that many of them were affected in one way or another.

Airlines are responsible for any harm resulting from incidents that occur in their planes. All their employees, including pilots, co-pilots, and flight attendants are expected to be able to clear background checks, drug tests, have appropriate training, and, most importantly, not pose a threat to passengers. Still, a “courtesy” of allowing an off-duty pilot to sit in the cockpit during a flight is apparently the norm in the industry. Unfortunately, this “courtesy” could have had devastating consequences.

So, can the airline be liable? Yes – airlines can be liable for any harm that occurs on a flight, including harm caused by poor policy (like allowing an off-duty pilot that is high on psychedelic mushrooms to sit in the cockpit).

For more information about the legal options available to you, contact the experts here at our law firm today. Our lawyers are more than ready to help you understand your right to sue and help you pursue your claim.

The incident on the Alaska Airlines flight operated by Horizon Air may leave passengers with the right to sue. A class action lawsuit is likely given that there were over 80 people on the flight. If you are interested in participating in a class action lawsuit, we recommend that you seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance necessary to ensure that your case is part of the class action lawsuit.

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