A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport shortly before a flight’s takeoff for allegedly arriving to work intoxicated.
Authorities arrested David Allsop, 52, at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport around 7 a.m. on Wednesday.
He was charged with driving under the influence.
Trending: President Trump Just BANNED Brennan, Bolton, Clapper… From ALL FEDERAL BUILDINGS!
According to CBS News, airport police removed Allsop from the cockpit before flight 3772 to Chicago’s Midway Airport took off.
“The Employee has been removed from duty,” a Southwest Airlines spokesperson said, according to the outlet.
“Customers were accommodated on other flights and we apologize for the disruption to their travel plans. There’s nothing more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Employees and Customers,” the spokesperson added.
Southwest Airlines pilot arrested moments before takeoff for allegedly showing up
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!