Teen passenger causes small commercial plane to nosedive after taking over controls in Alaska

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 northeast of Bethel. Troopers said a preliminary investigation indicated that an 18-year-old passenger got up from his seat and seized the yoke before the pilot was able to regain control of the plane with help from passengers. The suspect, identified as Jaden Lake-Kameroff, "attempted to crash the plane," according to a dispatch from Alaska State Troopers.