Without prejudging this specific case, you have to wonder why any pilot would show up drunk. But I guess the whole point is that you don't make good decisions when drunk. A very fast way of ending your career.
DJ Aloha Airlines Co-Pilot Arrested, Cited For Intoxication
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HONOLULU (AP)--An Aloha Airlines co-pilot was arrested for allegedly being
intoxicated as he was about to board a plane he was scheduled to help fly from
California to Hawaii, the carrier said.
The pilot had a blood-alcohol level of .182 percent, more than twice Hawaii's
legal limit of .08% to operate a vehicle, Federal Aviation Administration
officials said Monday.
The pilot was arrested Saturday by police in Oakland, Calif., and cited with
intent to operate an aircraft while under the influence, Aloha said.
According to the FAA, no pilot may operate an aircraft while under the
influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol level of .04% or greater. Pilots are
also banned from drinking eight hours before a flight.
"Aloha considers this to be a very serious matter," the Honolulu-based airline
said in a statement Monday. "We are conducting a thorough investigation and
working in close cooperation with all concerned federal and local law
enforcement agencies."
The pilot, a first officer, has been removed from duty pending the outcome of
the investigation, Aloha said.
The airline wouldn't release any further details.
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DJ Aloha Airlines Co-Pilot Arrested, Cited For Intoxication
Dow Jones International News Service via Dow Jones
HONOLULU (AP)--An Aloha Airlines co-pilot was arrested for allegedly being
intoxicated as he was about to board a plane he was scheduled to help fly from
California to Hawaii, the carrier said.
The pilot had a blood-alcohol level of .182 percent, more than twice Hawaii's
legal limit of .08% to operate a vehicle, Federal Aviation Administration
officials said Monday.
The pilot was arrested Saturday by police in Oakland, Calif., and cited with
intent to operate an aircraft while under the influence, Aloha said.
According to the FAA, no pilot may operate an aircraft while under the
influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol level of .04% or greater. Pilots are
also banned from drinking eight hours before a flight.
"Aloha considers this to be a very serious matter," the Honolulu-based airline
said in a statement Monday. "We are conducting a thorough investigation and
working in close cooperation with all concerned federal and local law
enforcement agencies."
The pilot, a first officer, has been removed from duty pending the outcome of
the investigation, Aloha said.
The airline wouldn't release any further details.
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