Southwest Pilot Removed From Cockpit, Facing DUI Charge
Southwest Airlines pilot David Paul Allsop was arrested in Savannah, Georgia, on DUI charges before his scheduled flight to Chicago. Airport police removed Allsop from duty due to suspected intoxication, and Southwest accommodated affected passengers on other flights. Allsop’s bail was set at $3,500, and he has been released. This incident highlights the FAA’s strict regulations prohibiting alcohol consumption by pilots within eight hours of flying or with a BAC of 0.04% or higher.
John Q. Hosedrinker