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Passenger arrested after taking over small plane in Alaska By BECKY BOHRER and MARK THIESSENJuly 9, 2021 GMT JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) A passenger on a small plane bound for a tiny western Alaska community said he tried to end his life when he took control of the plane’s yoke and caused it to nosedive before the pilot was able to regain control and safely land the aircraft, Alaska State Troopers said. The incident occurred Wednesday on a flight between Bethel and Aniak, which is about 90 miles (145 kilometers) northeast of Bethel. Troopers said a preliminary investigation indicated that an 18-year-old passenger got up from his seat and took control of the yoke before the pilot was able to regain control of the plane with help from passengers. ....
The state s online court records system showed an arraignment was held Thursday. A message seeking comment was left for the public defender agency, which is listed as representing the man. The Cessna Caravan had six people on board, with all five passenger seats occupied, said Austin McDaniel, a troopers spokesperson. The plane landed safely in Aniak, and the 18-year-old was arrested, troopers said. McDaniel said by email that the man “had asked the pilot to fly the plane earlier during the flight and initially asked to sit in the unoccupied co-pilot seat. Both requests were denied by the pilot.” McDaniel said the aircraft had no barrier between the rest of the aircraft and the pilot and co-pilot seats. Barriers are not typical in this type of aircraft in Alaska, he said. ....
Passenger arrested after taking over plane, causing nosedive mid-flight AP/Alaska Photo: Alamy.ae The man tried to end his life while on the plane when he took control of the plane’s yoke and caused it to nosedive before the pilot was able to regain control. A passenger on a small plane bound for a tiny western Alaska community said he tried to end his life when he took control of the plane’s yoke and caused it to nosedive before the pilot was able to regain control and safely land the aircraft, Alaska State Troopers said. The incident occurred on Wednesday on a flight between Bethel and Aniak, which is about 90 miles (145 kilometres) northeast of Bethel. Troopers said a preliminary investigation indicated that an 18-year-old passenger got up from his seat and took control of the yoke before the pilot was able to regain control of the plane with help from passengers. ....
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