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Old 6th Jun 2012, 06:13
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jeff748
 
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Flight allowed to depart YFB

Schurely this pilot is the FIRST pilot to be at the controls in the north with a wee dram in him.
I'm curious about why the flight was allowed to depart from YFB in the first place.
If the guard was suspicious about why the crew member smelled of alcohol, why didn't he act right then and there and prevent the flight from departing?
If the said pilot was over the limit he should have called in sick, or gone absent and then dealt with the consequences on his own terms, but I really hope the guy is cleared and sues the living s#!t out of all concerned.
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