The central conflict begins when Sam’s son, Aiden Hanna, crashes his fighter jet during a test mission, narrowly avoiding a residential area. Investigators immediately suspect pilot error, threatening Aiden's career. Due to a concussion, Aiden has memory gaps, leaving him unable to defend himself initially.
is the fourth episode of NCIS: Los Angeles season 14, originally airing on October 30, 2022 . Directed by Dennis Smith and written by Lee A. Carlisle, the episode pivots from standard international espionage to a deeply personal legal and technical mystery involving Sam Hanna's family. Plot Overview: The Investigation of Aiden Hanna "NCIS: Los Angeles" Dead Stick(2022)
: Regulars Kensi Blye and Marty Deeks are notably absent from this episode. This allowed for more focus on Sam's family and gave characters like Shyla Dahr a chance to step into field operations. Thematic Significance The central conflict begins when Sam’s son, Aiden