Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to sabotage a flight by pulling fire-suppression handles, now faces endangering an aircraft charges.

Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to sabotage an Alaska Airlines flight while on the cockpit jump seat as an off-duty passenger, pulling the plane's fire-suppression handles designed to cut the fuel supply and shut down engines. Emerson, who had consumed psychedelic mushrooms two days prior, faced charges of attempted murder but now faces one count of endangering an aircraft and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person. The documentary "Lie to Fly" released on FX and Hulu tells Emerson's story, which has led him to focus on therapy, recovery, and the launch of a non-profit organization to help other pilots dealing with mental illness.