[Shermy]

From Channel 10:

Pilot, First Officer Arrested Just Before Take Off - Ground Crew Members Say They Smelled Of Alcohol

Posted: 3:05 p.m. EDT July 1, 2002

Updated: 4:42 p.m. EDT July 1, 2002

MIAMI -- Police arrested a pilot and first officer just before take off from Miami International Airport. Miami-Dade police made the arrests Monday afternoon after ground crew workers reported smelling alcohol on the pilot and officer.

The America West flight was preparing for take off from Miami to Phoenix. The tug was still attached to the plane as it was being moved into position.

Federal Aviation Authority officials say that they are aware of the complaint against the pilot and first officer, and have begun an investigation.

The plane was grounded at MIA as part of the investigation.

Watch Channel 10 News beginning at 5 p.m. for more on this developing story. If you can't be near a television, watch the 5 p.m. news live on Click10.

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Next up from me - today's lotto numbers!

[Slip18]

Thank you, Shermy.

Wonder if they were drinking alone.

[scouter]

I sure hope they don't lose their jobs! We have to understand the stress they've been under since September 11, the poor guys.

[lelio]

ground crew workers reported smelling alcohol on the pilot and officer
When you see the cops making the pilot walk a straight line down the aisle that's not a very comforting sight.

[SamAdams76]

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"A detox facilty? It's a large building full of drunks. But that's not important right now."

[Dan Day]

made the arrests Monday afternoon after ground crew workers reported smelling alcohol on the pilot and officer.

I'm sure it's all a terrible mistake, they were just trying out the new bourbon-scented cologne from Jack Daniels, it's the latest "name brand" fashion line like the Tabasco ties...