Summary
A Southwest Airlines pilot, David Paul Allsop, was removed from the cockpit and arrested for DUI before a flight from Savannah, Georgia, to Chicago.
Authorities reported signs of alcohol impairment, though his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) has not been disclosed.
FAA regulations prohibit pilots from flying within 8 hours of alcohol use or with a BAC of 0.04% or higher.
The incident follows strict FAA rules, including random alcohol testing for pilots.
Is 0.08 not the limit where you live?
Oops. It’s .08, but for anyone under 21 it is zero tolerance. I forgot about that.
.02 effectively, breathalyzers aren’t perfect and there’s plenty of reasons other than drinking to blow above .00