A 52-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for allegedly being intoxicated while preparing to captain a flight to Chicago. The incident caused a four-hour delay for Southwest Flight 3772, and the airline has removed the pilot from duty pending an investigation.
A 52-year-old pilot for Southwest Airlines was arrested Wednesday morning at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for allegedly showing up to work intoxicated.David Allsop, a New Hampshire resident, was taken into custody around 7 a.
m. by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office and charged with driving under the influence.The incident occurred as Allsop prepared to captain Southwest Flight 3772 to Chicago. The flight was delayed for nearly four hours, departing shortly before 11 a.m., as passengers were accommodated on alternative flights during the disruption.Southwest Airlines has confirmed that Allsop has been "removed from duty" while the airline investigates the incident."We're aware of a situation involving an Employee on Flight 3772 this morning from Savannah," Southwest Airlines stated. "The employee has been removed from duty."The company emphasized its commitment to safety, stating, "There's nothing more important to Southwest than the safety of our employees and customers."Authorities have not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading to Allsop’s arrest, including what prompted the suspicion of intoxication or the results of any alcohol testing.The Chatham County Sheriff's Office and Southwest Airlines are continuing their investigations into the incident.
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