A pilot was fired for drunkenness before a flight. Moscow21 July…
A pilot was fired for drunkenness before a flight. Moscow21 July Vesti. A pilot of 'Ural Airlines', who arrived at the Moscow – Krasnodar flight in an alcoholic state, was not allowed to fly and was immediately dismissed, reports URA.RU citing the airline's press service.
Consensus
- The pilot was dismissed by Ural Airlines after being found intoxicated before a flight.
- The incident took place at Domodedovo Airport during a pre-flight check.
- The pilot was prevented from boarding the Moscow–Krasnodar flight due to signs of intoxication.
- There were 162 passengers on board the flight that was scheduled to depart.
- The pilot's breath alcohol level was measured at 0.18 mg per liter of exhaled air, exceeding the zero tolerance limit for crew members.
- The incident occurred in February but became public on July 21.
- Rosaviatsiya issued a warning to Ural Airlines following the event.
Points of divergence
- The pilot was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.18 mg per liter, and the article mentions the 2008 Perm Boeing crash as context for aviation safety concerns related to drunk pilots. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- Did not take off, but flew away from work. Pilot fired for drunkenness before flight — Фонтанка
- Pilot fired for appearing drunk before flight from Moscow to Krasnodar — Вечерняя Москва
- 'Ural Airlines' Pilot Who Arrived Sober for Flight Was Fired Immediately — Вести
- Should have carried 162 people: second pilot arrived drunk on flight from Moscow — РИАМО