Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot pleads guilty to endangering flight safety
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A former Alaska Airlines pilot pleaded guilty to attempting to shut down aircraft engines midflight after using psilocybin mushrooms, which caused a mental health crisis. He pulled engine fire handles believing he was dreaming, but the crew prevented disaster. He faces up to 20 years in prison and has acknowledged his actions and mental health issues, including a condition caused by psychedelic use.
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