NCIS: New Orleans season 6 episode 2 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Navy pilot Alpha Foxtrot Two Zero Four reports an unidentified object on radar during a perimeter check, initiating a complex investigation. The team explores a civilian aircraft crash, initially suspecting Lieutenant Ella Meyer's involvement. Meyer claims to have seen a UFO-like object, leading to the discovery of a strange metal in the crash debris. The investigation uncovers a swarm of advanced drones, controlled by Scott Sanders, as the crash cause. Lieutenant Meyer is cleared, and the team resolves the drone threat. Meanwhile, Christopher Lasalle searches for his bipolar brother, Cade.

Full Episode S06E02 Recap

### Opening Scene: Alpha Foxtrot's Perimeter Check - Alpha Foxtrot Two Zero Four (call sign) completes a perimeter check. - They proceed to NAS 160 as instructed by the tower. - A bogey (unidentified object) appears on radar, not matching any known aircraft. ### Navy Communication and Mayday - The Navy attempts to communicate with a civilian aircraft, November 101. - November 101 signals distress, heading towards water. ### Scene at the Police Station - Officers discuss a recent demotion and frustrations about gender bias in their workplace. - They receive news of a civilian aircraft crash involving Paradiso Technologies. ### Investigation Begins - The team starts investigating the crash, suspecting Lieutenant Ella Meyer's involvement. - Meyer claims to have seen a UFO-like object. - They discuss the potential causes of the crash and the UFO sighting. ### Scene with Lieutenant Meyer - Meyer describes the UFO as a white aircraft with a dark, undulating mass. - She denies her wake caused the crash, fearing career implications. ### At the Morgue - The autopsy suggests the pilot was alive at impact. - A strange metal found in the engine and in the pilot's mouth raises questions. ### At Paradiso Technologies - Pruitt's family and colleagues are interviewed. - Pruitt, a tech genius, recently focused on computational software for drug testing. - His stepson Scott is mentioned, having been sidelined in the company. ### Cade Lasalle's Disappearance - Christopher Lasalle searches for his brother, Cade, who has gone off his medication. - Cade's phone is untraceable, adding to the urgency of finding him. ### Further Investigation - The team uncovers a drone part in the crash debris. - They theorize that a swarm of drones, using advanced technology, caused the crash. - The team starts searching for the origin of the drones. ### Final Scenes - Christopher finds clues about Cade's whereabouts and his relationship. - The team zeroes in on Scott Sanders, suspecting him of using the drone technology. - A confrontation ensues, and the drones are neutralized. ### Resolution - Lieutenant Meyer is cleared and commended. - The team reflects on the case and personal challenges. - Christopher continues his search for Cade, offering support to Cade's partner and her son.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the initial task of Alpha Foxtrot Two Zero Four?

Completing a perimeter check and proceeding to NAS 160.

What did Alpha Foxtrot report on radar?

An unidentified object, not matching any known aircraft.

Who was suspected of causing the civilian aircraft crash initially?

Lieutenant Ella Meyer.

What unusual object did Lieutenant Meyer claim to see?

A UFO-like object.

What was found in the crashed plane's engine and the pilot's mouth?

A strange, almost invisible metal.

What was Pruitt's focus at Paradiso Technologies before his death?

Computational software for drug testing.

Who is Scott Sanders in relation to Andrew Pruitt?

Pruitt's stepson.

What personal issue is Christopher Lasalle dealing with?

Searching for his bipolar brother, Cade, who went off his medication.

What caused the crash of the civilian aircraft?

A swarm of advanced drones.

Who is suspected of controlling the drone swarm?

Scott Sanders, Pruitt's stepson.

How was Lieutenant Meyer's situation resolved?

She was cleared of wrongdoing and received a commendation.

What is the team's theory about the drone technology's origin?

It's an advanced technology possibly developed by Paradiso Technologies.

What happens to the drones at the end?

They are neutralized by the team.

What does Christopher Lasalle discover about his brother Cade?

Cade has been in a relationship and has put his partner and her son into hiding.

How does the episode conclude for Christopher Lasalle?

He continues searching for Cade, offering support to Cade's partner and her son.

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