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Drunk Pilot gets ready to fly a Plane
By: Tupaki Desk | 31 Dec 2016 10:44 AM GMT
Citilink suspended a Pilot for being under the influence of alcohol while on duty at the Surabaya airport in Jakarta.
The Pilot identified as Captain Tekad Purna spoke in an unusual manner ahead of the take-off. Soon, There was a panic situation in the plane as passengers believed something is wrong with the Pilot. Upon receiving complaint from the passengers, Airlines has replaced the pilot and ordered for a probe. Finally, Flight took off an hour behind the schedule with 154 passengers on board.
Airlines confirmed that Pilot was fully drunk and unfit to fulfill his duties at the time of incident. He, however, was asked to undergo medical test for further action. CCTV footage showed the Pilot in an inebriated condition while entering the airport. Two Officials of the airport resigned taking moral responsibility for the incident.
The Pilot identified as Captain Tekad Purna spoke in an unusual manner ahead of the take-off. Soon, There was a panic situation in the plane as passengers believed something is wrong with the Pilot. Upon receiving complaint from the passengers, Airlines has replaced the pilot and ordered for a probe. Finally, Flight took off an hour behind the schedule with 154 passengers on board.
Airlines confirmed that Pilot was fully drunk and unfit to fulfill his duties at the time of incident. He, however, was asked to undergo medical test for further action. CCTV footage showed the Pilot in an inebriated condition while entering the airport. Two Officials of the airport resigned taking moral responsibility for the incident.
