He was sentenced to one year probation and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.
He then proceeded to view pornographic material in the cockpit on a laptop.
"As the plane continued its flight, Haak further engaged in inappropriate conduct in the cockpit as the First Officer continued to perform her duties as an assigned aircrew member," federal prosecutors in Maryland said.A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-73V jet departs Midway International Airport in Chicago, April 6, 2021.Haak was sentenced to one year probation and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.Southwest Airlines Co.
A Southwest spokesperson said that Haak left the airline before the company was made aware of the incident. Acting United States Attorney Jonathan F. Lenzner thanked Southwest and the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General for their assistance with the investigation.