It's January 31st, 2000, 4:21 pm PST. Alaska Airlines Flight 261 lifts off from the sun-drenched beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, carrying 88 souls – passengers and crew alike – towards a anticipated arrival in Seattle. But in a heartbeat, sunshine surrenders to screams.

The once-peaceful plane contorts violently, a horrifying rollercoaster ride unfolding thousands of feet above the Pacific Ocean. The once-calm canvas below transforms into a terrifying expanse of rushing water, growing ever closer with each agonizing moment.  

Amidst the chaos, the skilled pilots fight a silent war against a hidden gremlin lurking within the aircraft's controls. Their every action becomes a desperate gamble, a race against time and an invisible enemy. 

Will their experience and skill be enough to overcome this unforeseen crisis and save everyone on board? Tune in to The Flight Files and discover the harrowing story of Alaska Airlines Flight 261, a cautionary tale of mechanical failure and the unwavering courage of those who faced it head-on.

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