Alaska Airlines Pilot's Alleged Attempt to Crash Plane: Dream or Reality?

The Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to crash a flight to San Francisco claimed that he suffered a mental break after taking psychedelic mushrooms, which he said left him questioning reality. The pilot, Joseph David Emerson, stated that he believed he was dreaming as he pulled the plane's fire suppression handles, which could have cut power to the engines. Emerson's wife revealed that he had fallen into depression following the death of a fellow pilot, and she believes the mushrooms may have triggered an episode. The FAA has announced the establishment of a committee to address barriers preventing pilots from reporting mental health issues.