I read a similar report that contained the information that you highlighted in red in the AP story. That a man who had been arrested twice for alcohol-related incidents, and was known for violent behavior towards his wife and neighbors was allowed to fly again, drunk, after "anger management" classes is inconceivable and also very, very frightening. Clearly pilots need to be drug and alcohol-tested before every flight. I heard one pilot argue against that saying that they didn't have time for the tests. Baloney.
That a man who had been arrested twice for alcohol-related incidents, and was known for violent behavior towards his wife and neighbors was allowed to fly again, drunk, after "anger management" classes is inconceivable and also very, very frightening.Yep. This guy has a serious problem, and IMHO should have been suspended or sacked once the problem became evident.
Clearly pilots need to be drug and alcohol-tested before every flight.
Every pilot before every flight? I'd respectfully disagree, and don't think there's a chance of pilots agreeing to it.
FWIW, drug and alcohol tests are done on crew (living or dead) after crashes. I can't remember a single accident report -- admittedly, I haven't read anything like all of them -- that showed significant blood alcohol.
I've pinged some FReepers who'll have better information.