Student Pilot Charged After Attempting Cockpit Access on Alaska Airlines Flight

Nathan Jones was restrained by off-duty law enforcement and is now facing charges, with his lawyer requesting a mental health evaluation.

Nathan Jones, a 19-year-old student pilot, was charged with interference with a flight crew after attempting to access the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight multiple times.
Flight attendants used a beverage cart to block the cockpit door and Jones was restrained by off-duty law enforcement officers.
Jones' luggage contained a student pilot’s license and notebooks with writings on how to operate an aircraft.
Jones' lawyer has requested a mental competency evaluation, citing concerns over his mental health.
The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).