Averted disaster on Horizon Air flight renews scrutiny on mental health of those in the cockpit

27-10-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 25

What authorities describe as an off-duty pilot's attempt to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight with more than 80 people on board has renewed attention on the mental fitness of those allowed in the cockpit.

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