Don’t drop the pilots just because they have mental health issues
Intentional crashes highlight the need for better mental-health protections for pilots in a high-stress job
22 May 2022 - 17:30
How would you feel about getting on a flight knowing that the pilot had been having suicidal thoughts? If you’re a regular passenger, you’ve probably already done it...
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