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May 21, 2009

IDIOT ALERT: American Airlines Pilot Fails Breath Test at Heathrow

Filed under: American, Drugs, Drunk, Passengers, Pilots — anne @ 8:11 am

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Information, as they say, is sketchy – but an American Airlines pilot did indeed fail a breath test at London’s Heathrow just before he was to pilot a plane to Chicago.

Apparently security staff as Heathrow noticed something amiss – alerted the police – and the unnamed pilot was tested. We are presuming this was for alcohol, but that is not known. The passengers had to cool their heels for awhile, as the airline had to hunt up a replacement.

I’d say it’s a good thing someone noticed something – the Chicago-bound flight carried 204 passengers – I can see the grim headlines now.

Stupid pilot. By drinking – or abusing another substance – you risked your career, your life, and the lives of so many others. Fortunately, you wound up only risking your career.

So tell us, pal- was it worth it?

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Ah, the old “guilty ’til proven innocent” trick! No question busting a breathalizer is not good for career longevity, but by your own admission, “details are sketchy.” Oh, what the hell, let’s think badly of American pilots!

Comment by Dave Nazarian — May 26, 2009 @ 4:31 pm
Why do you think the pilot is American? Just because he works for American Airlines? And remember, it was American Airlines officials who confirmed he failed the test. And yes, new details are emerging; check out this article, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1185458/Pilot-arrested-failing-breath-test-minutes-Heathrow.html
Security smelled the alcohol on him.

Comment by anne — May 26, 2009 @ 5:24 pm

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