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Joseph David Emerson attempted to sabotage Flight 2059 on Oct. 22, 2023

A professional pilot, Emerson was a passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight at the time of the crime and inspired discussion on pilots' mental health

The incident inspired the FX and Hulu documentary Lie to Fly

It's been two years since Joseph David Emerson, an experienced pilot, attempted to sabotage an Alaska Airlines flight while traveling as a passenger on Oct. 22, 2023.

The incident not only exposed serious concerns about pilot mental health but also highlighted the stringent regulations surrounding it. Emerson’s actions on Flight 2059 brought to light the challenges faced by pilots in managing their mental health under what some pilots say are strict FAA guidelines.

Emerson, a pilot with a lo

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