Alaska Flight 2059: Off-duty pilot's arrest and near-disaster investigation

Passengers on Alaska Flight 2059 describe a calm and uneventful journey despite an off-duty pilot allegedly attempting to shut down the engines. The couple, Alex Wood and Aubrey Gavello, were grateful for the safe landing and praised the crew for their handling of the situation. Gavello observed the suspect's calm demeanor and mentioned that flight attendants initially referred to the incident as a medical emergency. Both passengers expressed concerns about mental health and questioned the ability of pilots to board flights without proper scrutiny.