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The flight ultimately diverted to Portland, where Joe was restrained by law enforcement upon landing. With the incident raising alarms within the industry, Joe faced severe legal repercussions, including 83 counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment. Joe's case is a tragic example of what occurs when pilots feel compelled to hide mental health struggles—a phenomenon that is not unique to aviation but universal across many high-pressure professions.