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202461 minPGdocumentary

Mental Health Addiction

Lie to Fly

202461 minPGdocumentary

A pilot faces accusations of attempting to down a plane after taking psychedelic mushrooms, raising urgent questions about mental health protocols in aviation.

Mental Health Addiction

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A pilot faces accusations of attempting to down a plane after taking psychedelic mushrooms, raising urgent questions about mental health protocols in aviation.

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A pilot faces serious allegations after reportedly attempting to down a plane while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms. The incident raises significant concerns about mental health protocols for pilots. The film calls for urgent reforms within the aviation industry to address these issues. It runs for 61 minutes and was released in 2024.

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