Former pilot who tried to shut off plane’s engines raises awareness about mental health

In 2023, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot tried to turn off the engines of a plane after he was feeling the effects of “magic mushrooms.” Joseph Emerson, who is set to be arraigned on federal charges next month, spoke to CBS News about the incident and mental health as there is now a bipartisan effort to address barriers facing pilots when it comes to mental health issues.