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London: a drunk pilot arrested

London, United Kingdom - The man was about to pilot an Emirates' plane

An Emirates airline pilot has been arrested because he was drunk during his duty. The fact happened last Friday in Great Britain. According to what stated by the civil aviation authorities the alcohol rate of John Cronly-Dillon was nearly seven times more than the legal limit at the moment of boarding. The drunk pilot has been suspended by the Mid-Eastern carrier, despite he stated he is "Extremely...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 71087
Rome, Italy, 12/11/2006 12:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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