FAA concerned about mental health after pilot allegedly tried to shut off engines mid-flight

The FAA may change some mental health rules for pilots after a pilot allegedly tried to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight.

An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 in Los Angeles.

The flight was on its way from Everett to San Francisco when Joseph Emerson, who was authorized to ride in the cockpit, allegedly tried to stop the flight.Court documents show that while sitting in the cock-pit jump seat, 44-year-old Emerson said “I am not OK,” before reaching up and grabbing fire handles that are used to shut off fuel to the engines.

Emerson is banned from boarding any operable aircraft. He is also prohibited from possessing any synthetic intoxicating substances and narcotic drugs.In December, the FAA convened a panel of experts, including medical professionals, academics, members of the aviation industry and representatives for pilots and air traffic controllers.

The report said, for example, if someone is going through a divorce, they might not get help because they don’t want to report it to the FAA and risk losing their certification.

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